Biology Lab: Dissection of Rattus Norvegicus

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What is the purpose of raising structures with forceps during dissection?

  • To remove organs from the body cavity
  • To cut through organs quickly
  • To preserve the organs for future use
  • To observe what lies underneath without cutting (correct)

What is the term for the sensory hairs located on the rat's face?

  • Vibrissae (correct)
  • Incisors
  • Nictitating membrane
  • Whiskers

How many anatomical regions does the rat's body have?

  • Four
  • Six (correct)
  • Seven
  • Five

What is the function of the large front incisors in rats?

<p>To gnaw and continuously grow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nictitating membrane in the rat's eye?

<p>To protect the eye from dust (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should organs not be discarded until all sections of the dissection are completed?

<p>To allow for further examination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system of a rat?

<p>To draw air into the chest cavity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the liver in the digestive system of a rat?

<p>To produce bile to aid in the digestion of fats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system of a rat?

<p>To transport air from the neck to the chest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for storing glycogen in a rat?

<p>Liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bronchioles in the respiratory system of a rat?

<p>To split into smaller tubes that extend into the lungs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the anus in a rat?

<p>To eliminate waste from the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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