More Species Went Extinct at the End of the Permian

question 24

True/False

More species went extinct at the end of the Permian than at the end of the Mesozoic.

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, storing and concentrating bile produced by the liver before releasing it into the small intestine.

Glycogen

A multi-branched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals, fungi, and bacteria.

Appendix

A small, tube-like sac attached to the large intestine, its function is not entirely understood, but it is known to play a role in gut immunity.

Large Intestine

The final section of the gastrointestinal tract that processes waste material and absorbs water and electrolytes, leading to the formation of stool.