To Begin Dissecting the Pig, Place It ________ Side Down

question 2

Multiple Choice

To begin dissecting the pig, place it ________ side down on the dissecting tray.

• A) ventral
• B) caudal
• C) cephalic
• D) dorsal

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Definitions:

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat, scale-like cells that line surfaces involved in passive diffusion, such as the linings of blood vessels and air sacs of the lungs.

Respiratory Surfaces

Areas of the body specifically adapted for gas exchange with the environment.

Loose Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue that is widely distributed in the body; consists of fibers strewn through a semifluid matrix.

Actin Fibers

Filamentous proteins that are part of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells, playing a role in cell movement, shape, and division.