Fetal Pig Dissection Quiz

Which animals' internal anatomy was examined before the fetal pig?

• Frog, perch, sea star, earthworm, crab

• Frog, perch, sea star, snake, crayfish

• Frog, perch, sea star, earthworm, lobster

• Frog, perch, sea star, earthworm, crayfish

What is one of the distinguishing features of a mammal?

• Gills

• Hair

• Feathers

• Scales

Where are the nostrils of a pig located?

• On the back

• Under the mouth

• On the snout

• On the sides of the head

What type of diet does a pig have?

• Herbivore

• Insectivore

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

What is the function of the mammary papillae in pigs?

• Hearing

• Breathing

• Feeding young

• Smelling

What is the first step in preparing the fetal pig for dissection?

• Securing its legs with rubber bands

• Removing the umbilical cord

• Making the first incision

• Locating the liver

Where is the first incision made during the dissection?

• Near the hind legs

• Along the medial axis

• Along the back

• Around the umbilical cord

What protects the internal organs while cutting the skin covering the thoracic cavity?

• Sternum

• Liver

• Diaphragm

• Ribs

What is the largest organ in the body cavity of the fetal pig?

• Kidneys

• Stomach

• Liver

• Heart

How many lobes does a pig's liver have?

• Five

• Six

• Four

• Three