FETAL PIG ESSAY Through the dissection of the fetal pig‚ we were able to compare and contrast the structure and functions of the organs to those of a human. We dissected the pig and observed all the exterior and interior structures. The fetal pig’s structure was almost identical to the human body. Since humans and pigs are both mammals‚ it can be very useful to study the fetal pig. We dissected the pig so that we should see the skeletal and organ structures that we learned about in class. Because
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of the Internal Organs through the Dissection of a Fetal Pig in Order to Observe and Gain a Keen Insight into the Workings of the Human Organ System For as long as there has been intelligent life there has been medicine‚ from the most rudimentary of herbs to the most advanced of medical techniques‚ the main focus has been the advancement of the species. But understanding how they work has always been the key‚ and the one of the best ways is through dissection. Throughout history the human body
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WHAT IS A FETAL PIG ? Fetal pigs are collected from the packing house as a by-product of the meat industry. These pigs are removed from the uterus of pregnant sows‚ taken to our facility where they are preserved. These pigs would otherwise be discarded. REASONS FOR USING FETAL PIGS IN THE CLASSROOM DISSECTION Anatomy of the fetal pig closely resembles that of man. Unlike a frog (an amphibian)‚ the fetal pig is a mammal. Economical - fetal pigs can cost less than using the
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Dissection of the Respiratory System of the Fetal Pig Inferior to the Larynx Dissection is an art. We must carefully and accurately dissect the pig so we can identify all important parts. We must use caution when carrying and cleaning sharp dissection tools. Dissection must help us to get to figure out specific parts of the organ that we need. In general‚ dissection in biology lab will help us to see of how all the systems get together in an entire organism. We will get to see how
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Exploration of the Anatomy of a Fetal Pig and Its Organs Through Dissection Written by Jason Camacho Contributors: Anthony Camiccia Ivy Topzands Aleksandra Ivanova J.Immel‚ Ph.D. Introduction Many scientists are experts when it comes to the placement of the organs in the human and animal body. Scientists can point anywhere and name the organ closest to it‚ but how do the scientists know exactly where each organ is? How do the scientists know the number of organs that are in your body
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I. Fetal Pig Dissection II. Purpose Sus scrofa‚ or the domestic pig is a member of the class Mammalia and the order Artiodactyla. Since we as humans are also a member of class Mammalia‚ we have a good deal in common biologically with pigs‚ although we might not like to think so. Since we have a good deal in common‚ it is very helpful for us to study these animals both anatomically and physiologically. We do this when we test medicines on pigs‚ perfect surgical procedures on pigs‚ and even when
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1. The value to students of dissecting a mammal‚ especially a pig because most students like to learn hands on giving them an opportunity to dissect a pig gives us a chance to give us a visual and help us understand the systems in a mammal. 2. My feeling about dissecting a pig is nervous because it is a real pig even though it is fetal. I feel like I will end up cutting the pig in the wrong spot. I am also excited to dissect the pig because I have never experienced this before and think it will
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Organ System Differentiation During Fetal Pig Dissection Abstract This report represents an in depth biological study of the sus scrofa and its internal organs located in the ventral body cavity. The purpose of this lab is to compare and contrast the functions of organ systems of humans and fetal pigs‚ primarily those contained within the ventral body cavity‚ which includes both thoracic and abdominal cavities. Also‚ to implement new skills such as dissection and the use of a scalpel as well as
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Fetal Pig Dissection: Lab Report Friday‚ December 06‚ 2013 Saadaf Mohsin Gurjot Randhawa Manvir Benipal Mrs. J. Chohan SBI 3UO Introductory Dissecting animals helps students better understand the anatomy of‚ in this case‚ a fetal pig‚ and helps us prepare for what University has to offer‚ depending on what one will study. Purpose The purpose of the fetal pig dissection was to understand the scientific process of dissection and gain hands-on experience of the internal
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Dillon Patel April 14‚ 2014 Biology 2 Lab Fetal Pig Dissection: Respiratory and Digestive Systems Organs Functions Salivary Glands -Three pairs of exocrine glands in the mouth that secrete saliva; the parotid‚ submandibular (sub maxillary)‚ and sublingual glands The parotid is the largest and most easily visible of all the salivary glands. The sunbmaxillary is bean shaped and located under the bigger parotid gland. The submandibular gland lies near the jaw line. Glottis -The opening
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