BIOS15: Lab Manual
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- 124450
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)- 1: Language of Anatomy
- This page provides an overview of essential anatomical terminology, covering surface and regional anatomy, body orientation, directional terms, and anatomical planes. It also discusses body cavities and their importance, highlighting the necessity of these concepts for clear communication in medical and biological contexts.
- 2: Membrane Transportation
- This page introduces membrane transportation with emphasis on diffusion and osmosis, detailing an experiment on crystal diffusion in agar gel and an osmosis experiment. It includes procedures, results, and graphing practices to help students visualize data and understand the movement of substances across membranes, showcasing the distinctions between diffusion and osmosis.
- 3: Microscopy
- This page provides an introduction to microscopy, detailing key concepts and components of microscopes, alongside proper handling and maintenance techniques. It covers total magnification and field of view, vital for effective specimen observation. The page also highlights the importance of practical experience, urging readers to practice using microscopes and accurately label their parts to build foundational knowledge for microscopic analysis.
- 4: Epithelial and Connective Tissues
- This page covers the concept of tissues, detailing the two primary types: epithelial and connective. Epithelial tissues are key for protection, absorption, and secretion, while connective tissues support and structure the body. It includes tips for visually identifying these tissues through microscope slides and concludes with review questions to enhance comprehension of their characteristics and functions.
- 5: The Axial and Appendicular Skeleton with Joint Movement
- This page offers a comprehensive overview of the skeletal system, outlining its structure and functions, including details about components such as bones of the skull, vertebral column, and limbs. It also addresses joint movement and includes review questions to enhance understanding of the skeletal system and its joints.
- 5.1: Introduction to the Skeletal System
- 5.2: Microscope Slides - Compact Bone
- 5.3: The Skull
- 5.4: The Vertebral Column
- 5.5: The Thorax
- 5.6: Bones of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
- 5.7: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
- 5.8: Joint Movement
- 5.9: Questions and Review - Skeletal System and Joints
- 6: Muscle Tissue
- This page provides an introduction to muscle tissue, detailing its structures and functions, including the three types: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth. It emphasizes their distinct characteristics and introduces the use of microscope slides to study muscle tissue. Review questions and prompts are included to aid comprehension of muscle anatomy and physiology.
- 7: Axial and Appendicular Skeletal Muscles
- This page outlines the structure, function, types, and classifications of skeletal muscles, focusing on specific muscle groups in various body regions. It emphasizes anatomical features and functions, concluding with review questions to reinforce understanding of skeletal muscle anatomy and physiology for effective learning.
- 8: Nervous System
- This page offers a comprehensive overview of the nervous system, covering neuron anatomy and major brain regions like the cerebrum, cerebellum, diencephalon, and brain stem. It also addresses cranial nerves and spinal cord structure, provides guidance on examining brain and spinal cord slides, and includes procedures for sheep brain dissection, concluding with review questions to reinforce learning.
- 8.1: Introduction to the Nervous System
- 8.2: Neuron Anatomy
- 8.3: Brain Anatomy - Cerebrum and Cerebellum
- 8.4: Brain Anatomy - Diencephalon and Brain Stem
- 8.5: Cranial Nerves
- 8.6: Spinal Cord Anatomy
- 8.7: Microscope Slides - Brain and Spinal Cord
- 8.8: Sheep Brain Dissection
- 8.9: Questions and Review - Nervous System
- 9: Reflexes
- This page presents an overview of reflexes in the nervous system, outlining their importance and various assessment tests. It also includes a section for questions and review to help reinforce understanding of reflex mechanisms and their clinical significance.
- 10: Special Senses - Eyes and Ears
- This page offers a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and function of the eyes and ears, detailing eye structure, cow eye dissection, and ear anatomy, along with microscope slide examination. It includes review questions and materials to enhance comprehension of sensory systems and their anatomical features.
- 11: General and Special Sensory Tests
- This page provides an overview of sensory tests, specifically targeting vision and hearing evaluations. It describes various methods for assessing eye and ear functions, explains how these tests are conducted and interpreted, and discusses the results to enhance understanding of sensory processing and related issues.
- 12: Endocrine System
- This page provides an introduction to the endocrine system, detailing its function as a network of hormone-secreting glands that regulate bodily processes. It highlights key glands, their locations, and their roles in homeostasis, supplemented by microscope slides for visualization. Review questions are included to enhance understanding, making this content a foundational resource for students learning about the endocrine system.
- 13: Blood
- This page provides an overview of blood, detailing the different types of blood cells (red, white, and platelets), and methods for examining them, such as microscope slides. It explains hematocrit measurements and the significance of blood typing for transfusion compatibility. The page includes essential questions and results, presenting a thorough understanding of blood's structure and function.
- 14: Heart Anatomy
- This page covers the anatomy and function of the heart within the circulatory system, detailing its structural components like chambers and valves. It includes practical insights through sheep heart dissection and concludes with review questions to reinforce understanding.
- 15: Electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs)
- This page provides an introduction to heart electrophysiology, focusing on the principles of electrical activity in the heart. It includes instructions for recording an electrocardiogram (ECG) and interpreting the results, helping readers understand common findings and their clinical relevance. Overall, the section emphasizes the significance of ECGs in diagnosing cardiac conditions and analyzing heart rhythms.
- 16: Blood Pressure
- This page covers the significance of accurate blood pressure measurements in health monitoring, providing detailed instructions for proper technique to ensure reliable results. It discusses the implications of different blood pressure readings and includes questions to enhance understanding, ultimately aiming to equip readers with the knowledge needed for effective evaluation and interpretation of blood pressure.
- 17: Respiration and Spirometry
- This page explains the essential components of respiration, detailing the respiratory system's anatomy and function. It highlights the use of microscope slides for studying respiratory structures and the significance of spirometry in assessing lung capacity. Additionally, it offers review questions to reinforce learning of these topics.

