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What are the functions of the lower jaw and Conus arteriosus for a frog?

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The primary function of the conus arteriosus is to prevent the backflow of blood and keep a steady flow of blood into the ventral aorta and the gills.
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The primary function of the conus arteriosus is to prevent the backflow of blood and keep a steady flow of blood into the ventral aorta and the gills. The lower jaw in a frog helps in opening and closing of mouth which is necessary to catch and to holding a prey.
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