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Why is a fetal pig a good specimen to dissect?
pigs respond more than humans
How will you fasten the fetal pig on a dissecting tray?
You can fasten the fetal pig to the dissecting tray by using dissection pins or clips. These tools will hold the pig securely in place while you dissect it. Make sure to position the pig with its dorsal side up for easier access to the organs.
What is a rostrum of a fetal pig?
the rostrum is the snout of a fetal pig
Why is the fetal pig a good choice to dissect in order to understand human anatomy?
Fetal pigs share many anatomical similarities with humans, making them a good model for studying human anatomy. By dissecting a fetal pig, students can observe the structures and organs in a mammalian body that are relevant to human biology, providing a hands-on learning experience that enhances understanding. Additionally, fetal pigs are readily available, cost-effective, and ethical compared to dissecting human cadavers.
What is the function of the epididymis of the fetal pig?
The epididymis in a fetal pig is responsible for producing sperm. It is located on one testicle in the fetal pig.
Why would the lung of a fetal pig be contained with air?
Fetal pigs that are prepared for dissection may have the lungs inflated to make them easier to identify and dissect. There is also a chance the piglet was born alive when its mother was slaughtered (fetal pigs come from mother pigs slaughtered for ham/pork) and then euthanized.
How long can a fetal pig live?
A fetal pig is an unborn pig used in schools for dissection. Therefore, a fetal pig doesn't have a life span, because they never actually lived.
What part of the fetal pig stores bile and lies underneath the fetal pig?
gullbladder
Why would you not expect to find food in the stomach of the fetal pig?
There is a very good reason there is no food found in a fetal pig's stomach. The fetal pig was never born.
What keeps the trachea from collapsing in the fetal pig?
The uterus keeps the trachea from collapsing in a fetal pig.
What is the lower trunk area on a fetal pig called?
The lower trunk area on a fetal pig is called the posterior region of the pig.
What is the function of a sensory papillae in a fetal pig?
The sensory papillae are located in the chest cavity of the fetal pig. These papillae are important for respiration of the pig.
