Fetal Pig Dissection

Larynx

What is the structure?

Provides voice/sounds.

What is the function of the Larynx?

Respiratory System

What system does the Larynx belong?

Trachea

What is this structure?

Allows passage of air in and out of the lung.

What is the function of the Trachea?

Respiratory System

What system does the Trachea belong to?

Heart

What is this structure?

Pumps blood to throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells, and removing carbon dioxide and other waste.

What is the function of the Heart?

Circulatory/Cardiovascular Systems

What system does the Heart belong to.

Lungs

What is this structure?

Makes respiration possible.

What is the function of the Lungs?

Respiratory System

What system do the Lungs belong to?

Liver

What is this structure?

Filtering blood, processing nutrients, synthesizes essential proteins, and detoxifying harmful substances.

What is the function of the Liver?

Digestive/Excretory Systems

What system does the Liver belong to?

Diaphragm

What is this structure?

This thin dome-shaped muscles sits below your lungs and heart and helps with inhaling and exhaling.

What is the function of the Diaphragm?

Respiratory System

What system does the Diaphragm belong to?

Spleen

What is this structure?

Acts as a filter for the blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells and trapping pathogens.

What is the function of the Spleen?

Endocrine System

What system does the Spleen belong to?

Stomach

What is this structure?

Aids digestion. This organ temporarily stores food, mixes it, and breaks it down partially chemically and mechanically.

What is the function of the Stomach?

Digestive System

What system does the Stomach belong to?

Small Intestine

What is this structure?

Comprised of three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. It helps to further digest food coming from the stomach. It absorbs nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and water from food so they can be used by the body.

What is the function of the Small Intestine?

Digestive System

What system does the Small Intestine belong to?

Large Intestine

What is this structure?

Also know as the bowel, this has three main functions: absorbs water and electrolytes, produces and absorbs vitamins, and forms and propels feces toward the rectum for elimination.

What is the function of the Large Intestine?

Digestive System

What system does the Large Intestine belong to?

Umbilical Cord

What is this function?

A tube that connects a mother to her baby during pregnancy and provides oxygen and nutrients to the baby. It also removes waste products from the baby's circulation.

What is the function of the Umbilical Cord?

Reproductive System

What system does the Umbilical Cord belong to?

Epiglottis

What is this structure?

Flap of cartilage at the back of the tongue that acts as a lid to close over the windpipe (trachea) when you swallow. This prevents food from entering your airway, which helps prevent coughing or chocking after swallowing.

What is the function of the Epiglottis?

Respiratory System

What system does the Epiglottis belong to?

Thymus Gland

What is this structure?

Which produces immune T cells before birth and during childhood.

What is the function of the Thymus Gland?

Immune System

What system does the Thymus Gland belong to?

Thyroid Gland

What is this structure?

Produce and secrete hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

What is the function of the Thyroid Gland?

Endocrine System

What system does the Thyroid Gland belong to?

Bladder

What is this structure?

Hollow organ that stores urine from the kidneys.

What is the function of the Bladder?

Excretory System

What system does the Bladder belong to?

Gallbladder

What is this structure?

A green, pear-shaped organ that stores and concentrates bile, a fluid that helps the body digest fats.

What is the function of the Gallbladder?

Digestive System

What system does the Gallbladder belong to?

Ovaries

What is this structure?

Producing eggs for fertilization and secreting hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

What is the function of the Ovaries?

Reproductive System

What system do the Ovaries belong to?

Testes

What is this structure?

Produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone

What is the function of the Testes?

Reproductive System

What system do the Testes belong to?

Kidney

What is this structure?

Removes waste from the blood and produce urine.

What is the function of the Kidneys?

Excretory System

What system do the Kidneys belong to?

Brain

What is this structure?

A complex organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body.

What is the function of the Brain?

Nervous System

What system does the Brain belong to?

Nares

What is this structure?

Allow air to enter the nasal cavity for olfactory sensation, warming, and respiration

What is the function of the Nares?

Respiratory System

What system do the Nares belong to?

Pinna

What is this structure?

Collect and funnel sound waves into the ear canal, which then directs them to the eardrum

What is the function of the Pinna?

Urogenital Papilla

What is this structure?

The external opening of both the urinary and reproductive systems.

What is the function of the Urogenital Papilla?

Excretory System

What system does the Urogenital Papilla belong to?

Pancreas

What is this structure?

This organ produces hormones, such as insulin and glucagon ,that help regulate blood sugar levels and appetite, stimulate stomach acids, and tell your stomach when its empty. It also produces enzymes that break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into smaller elements.

What is the function of the Pancreas?

Digestive/Endocrine System

What system does the Pancreas belong to?

Ureter

What is this structure?

To transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

What is the function of the Ureter?

Urinary System

What system does the Ureter belong to?

Penis

What is this structure?

Serves as the organ for both urination and sexual reproduction.

What is the function of the Penis?

Reproductive System

What system does the Penis belong to?

Rectum

What is this structure?

To store feces until they are eliminated through the anus.

What is the function of the Rectum?

Digestive System

What system does the Rectum belong to?

Anus

What is this structure?

The primary exit point for undigested food and waste, known as feces

What is the function of the Anus?

Digestive System

What system does the Anus belong to?

Adrenal Gland

What is this structure?

Regulating stress response and maintaining various physiological functions

What is the function of the Adrenal Gland?

Endocrine System

What system does the Adrenal Gland belong to?

Integumentary System

Provides protection, regulates temperature, and prevents water loss.