Fetal Pig Lab Student Response Slide Show

Group Members

Part A Responsibility

• Reader:

• Recorder:

• Dissector(s):

Part A: Observing the External Features of the Fetal Pig

1. The fetal pig assigned to you measures _____ cm in length. It seems to be approximately _____ days old.

2. Labe l the following diagram according to the directions

3. Is your pig male or female?

4. How do you know?

Part A: Observing the External Features of the Fetal Pig

5. Does the fetal pig have teeth?

6. Are humans born with teeth?

Observe the eyes of the pig; carefully remove the eyelid so that you can view the eye underneath.

7. Does the eye seem well developed (has whites, colored iris, eyelashes, eyeball shaped)?

8. Do you think pigs are born with their eyes open or shut?

9. Humans?

Part A: Observing the External Features of the Fetal Pig

• Label:

Part A: Observing the External Features of the Fetal Pig

Part B Responsibility

• Reader:

• Recorder:

• Dissector(s):

Part B: The respiratory system

• What is the function of the cartilage rings?

• What is the function of the epiglottis?

• Label the diagram

Part B: Picture 1: The Respiratory System

Part B: The respiratory system

• What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

• What two important organs are located in the thoracic cavity?

• What happens to the pressure in your thoracic cavity as the diaphragm expands and then contracts? Explain what happens to the air and the lungs specifically.

Part C Responsibility

• Reader:

• Recorder:

• Dissector(s):

Part C: The Cardiovascular System

• Why would the ductus arteriosus be important for the fetal pig but not a baby (having been born) pig?

• In what ways do the atria and ventricles differ?

• Explain how the blood flows from the heart to the body and back again.

Part C: The Cardiovascular System • Label the areas of the heart

Part C: Picture 2: The Heart

Part D Responsibility

• Reader:

• Recorder:

• Dissector(s):

Part D: The Digestive System

• What System does the diaphragm belong to?

• How many lobes does the liver have in the pig?

Part D: The Digestive System

Label the Diagram of the Human Digestive System

Part D: Picture 3: The Digestive System

Part E Responsibility

• Reader:

• Recorder:

• Dissector(s):

Part E: The Nervous System

• What are the ridges in the brain called?

• What are the grooves called?

• What is the function of the cerebellum?

• What is the function of the cerebrum?

Part E: Picture 4: The Brain

Individual Component

• In a separate file please respond to the following question. You may choose to discuss any organ that we have discussed this semester, use any resources you need to (except for other students in class, this is an individual assignment).

• QUESTION: Describe in detail how the structure of a particular organ that we have discussed this semester meets the function of that organ in the body. Please make sure that you address both the gross anatomy of that organ as well as the microscopic anatomy of that organ.

• Your essay should be NO MORE than one page in length double-spaced. Your essay will be graded on content (90% and mechanics 10%)

Grading Break Down • Group Component: 75 points

– PowerPoint Content (60 points) • Photographs

• Labeling

• Short answer and fill-ins

– Group Work (15 points) • Responsibility was shared and noted in the PowerPoint, each

member of the group tried each role at least 1 time

• Group used materials respectfully and cleaned up after each class

• Individual Component: 25 points – Essay (15 points)

– Attendance and quality of participation (20% deduction for each day missed) (10 points)

• TOTAL POINTS ENTERED INTO SECONDARY ASSESSMENT: 100 points