Biology Fetal Pig Dissection Activity #1 Lab Journal
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1. Explain similarities and differences in the terms used to describe anatomical direction in quadrupeds (pigs) and bipeds (humans). (4 pts)
2. What are specialized characteristics of all mammals? Which of these did you observe during your pig dissection activity? (4 pts)
3. What is the length of your fetal pig specimen in cm? Based on the recorded length, what is the estimated gestational age of the pig? (2 pts)
4. You examined the masseter muscle, lymph nodes, and salivary glands. Regarding the salivary glands, what are the three different types of salivary glands found in humans and how do their secretions differ? (3 pts)
5. Choose a minimum of five digestive organs/structures that you observed during the dissection activity. Identify and describe each one. Explain the anatomical observations you made and describe the functions of each of these organs. (5 pts)
6. Upload a photo of the abdominal cavity from the dissection activity. Label a minimum of five structures on the photo utilizing text boxes and arrows to show their locations. (5 pts)
7. Upload a photo that shows you doing the dissection activity. (2 pts)