Biology
215 Labs: Internal Transport: AnimalsBiology
215 Labs: Internal Transport: Animals
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During this lab you will examine the internal transport of the fetal pig. Answer the questions below and in the "For further thought..." section to better prepare you for the laboratory session. |
The following are parts of the fetal pig circulatory system that you should
be able to identify. Can you find them on the above diagram? For a hint, click
on any of the numbers.
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Click below for a labelled diagram.
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Right Atrium Left Atrium Aortic Arch Right Lung Left Lung Coronary Artery and Vein Diaphragm Pulmonary Artery Right Ventricle Left Ventricle |
For Further thought......
The mammalian fetus has different needs from an adult mammal due to the source
of oxygen for a fetus. These difference inlcude the presence of the Ductus
arteriosus (shown in diagram below) and the foramen ovale, a connection between
the atria (not shown).
Examine the diagram below, noting that the color blue represents deoxygenated blood and the color red represents oxygenated blood. Answer the following questions.
