Learning Objectives

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BIO 141 LAB MIDTERM: LABS 1-6

LAB 1

● Identify the 11 organ systems and list the major organs and function of each system

● Describe anatomical position and its importance

● Define and apply basic directional terms

● Describe and identify the major planes of section

● Identify the major anatomical regions of the body

● Identify the 4 quadrants and the 9 regions of the abdomen

LAB 2

● Identify the parts of the microscope

● Describe proper handling of the microscope

● Demonstrate the proper technique used to focus a microscope slide

● Describe how total magnification is calculated

● Describe how to make a wet mount

● Identify the structures of an animal cell and describe their functions

● Describe the phases of the cell cycle

● Describe the events that happen occur during mitosis

● Identify cells in various stages of the cell cycle

LAB 3

● Describe the structure and function of DNA

● Describe the base-pairing rules of DNA

● Describe the process of DNA replication

● Describe the structure of a chromosome

● Describe the purpose of meiosis

● Define basic terms associated with genetics and inheritance

● Describe some of the observable human traits controlled by a single gene

● Solve simple genetics problems using a Punnett square

LAB 4

● Describe the function of epithelial tissue and muscle tissue

● Describe how to classify epithelial tissue

● Identify the specific type of epithelial tissue

● Describe the locations and functions of the specific types of epithelial tissue

● Identify the specific types of muscle tissue

● Describe the locations of the specific type of muscle tissue

● Compare and contrast the different types of muscle tissue

LAB 5

● Describe the function of connective and nervous tissue

● Describe the general composition of connective tissue

● Identify the specific types of connective tissue

● Describe the locations and functions of the specific type of connective tissue

● Identify the parts of a neuron

LAB 6

● Identify the major layers of the integument

● Identify the different layers of the epidermis and dermis and their associated structures

● Compare and contrast thick and think skin

● Describe the structure and function of the types of exocrine glands found in the skin

● Describe the anatomy of the hair follicle and hair

● Identify the parts of the hair

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