Pig Dissection - FINAL

What body direction is the arrow pointing?

• cranial
• dorsal
• caudal
• posterior

Identify this structure.

• tongue

• taste buds

• hard palate

• soft palate

The flap that covers the glottis (the opening to the trachea) during swallowing is known as the

• Glottis

• Epiglottis

• Esophagus

• Pharynx

Is this pig male or female?

• male
• female
• Cannot tell from this picture

Name the structure indicated by the letter "B".

• trachea
• esophagus
• larynx
• ureter

Which structure, shown in the image, is a thin muscle that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities and is involved in breathing?

• lungs

• mediastinum

• diaphragm

• spleen

Pigs are classified as:

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Arachnids

• Primates

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Name the structure labeled X.

• Epiglottis

• Trachea

• Esophagus

• Stomach

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Pigs are considered ___________ because they eat plants & animals.

• Herbivores

• Omnivores

• Carnivores

• Decomposers

Name the structure indicated by the letter "A".

• trachea

• esophagus

• larynx

• ureter

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2