Dissection Safety Rules and Guidelines

Why are dissections an important part of studying biology?

• To avoid studying human anatomy

• To compare internal and external structures of organisms

• To learn how to use sharp instruments

• To have fun in the lab

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What should you do when the teacher gives instructions during a dissection?

• Ignore them and continue working

• Listen and respond immediately

• Ask your friend for the instructions later

• Continue listening to music

Why is horseplay not allowed in the dissection lab?

• It helps in better understanding of the specimen

• It makes the lab more fun

• It is encouraged by the teacher

• It can lead to injuries with sharp instruments

What safety equipment must be worn during dissections?

• Only gloves

• No safety equipment is needed

• Goggles, aprons, and gloves

• Only goggles

What should you do if you feel ill during a dissection?

• Leave the lab without informing anyone

• Tell the teacher immediately

• Ask a friend for help

• Continue working and ignore it

How should you handle a scalpel during dissections?

• Like a steak knife

• With extreme care

• By holding the specimen and cutting

• By sawing into the specimen

Where should removed specimen parts be disposed of?

• In the sink

• In your pocket

• In the trash can

• On the floor

What should be done with the lab area after dissections?

• Clean it up and return equipment to its place

• Only clean if you have time

• Ask the teacher to clean it

• Leave it as it is

Why is it important to wash your hands thoroughly after dissections?

• To avoid getting chemicals on your skin

• To impress your friends

• To avoid getting caught by the teacher

• To make your hands smell nice

What should you do with the equipment after multiple days of dissections?

• Leave it on the table

• Give it to a friend

• Throw it away

• Wrap up the specimens and put them away properly