ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION:
DISSECTING JIRAIYA THE FROGGO
DISSECTING JIRAIYA THE FROGGO
Frogs are great model species for studying development, behavior, anatomy, and physiology in science. They're widely utilized in biology classes as model animals with amphibian-like features and behaviors. Maintained frog dissection is a great place to learn about vertebrate anatomy and adult body systems. The study of the frog's structure enables for discussions regarding adaptations and how anatomical structures connect to their functions. Learners of several levels could participate in this activity, including middle school students understanding approximately bodily processes through college students who are studying comparative anatomy. The dissection is straightforward, involving simply dissecting materials, and can be accomplished as desired by the students.
Why are frogs necessary for dissection?
What are the procedures in order to accomplish the dissection?
What is the purpose of dissecting the frog?
The resources as well as required equipment are not that complicated to get or use because the materials are commonly accessible. Also, the scalpel, pin, forceps and the frog which was used throughout the dissection was already accessible and given by the researchers’ head adviser. The ingredients that were used in the experiment were brought to a store such as the blade and the pads by the researcher, rendering the experiment could be practical for anyone eager to attempt it.
Before commencement, the researchers’ adviser as well as their former teachers were able to demonstrate to the class the proper handling of the frog as well as how to exactly locate and to paralyze the frog. After that, the researcher dressed to prepare for the commencement of the experiment. The scalpel as well as the blade which is attached to the scalpel were used to provide directional mobility, visibility, and flexibility in the angle of approach to the tissue, as well as allowing lifting and palpating of tissue compared to straight scissors. The researcher also used the forcep to handle tissues and other materials and also to manipulate needles and other instruments while operating. Using the pin as a tool to paralyze the frog so the researcher could dissect and examine the frog freely. Lastly, the dissecting pads were to clean and to collect the blood that is wasted from the dissection.
The resin are still on the process of drying that is why they are still on the molder.
It exhibited to the learners how to correctly manage and paralyzed the frog, as well as cut the top and bottom layers of skin, in the simulated dissection. Taking out the organs and demonstrating to the learners the many organs that the frog possessed. Prior to the dissection, students went over the material they needed to know. Although there are some distinctions between the complexities of the human body and those of other animals, many of the internal systems can function in comparable ways. The internal structure of a small animal can be compared to a modified human body in terms of component placement and interrelationship with surrounding tissue. When displaying the organs and systems of such a complexity animal, frogs are frequently employed in dissection. The existence and arrangement of the organs found in frogs are comparable enough to those found in humans to provide insight into the human body's interior workings. (Edulab, 2016). This dissection is a full, bilateral procedure in which all lymphatic, neural, and connective tissue is removed from a field demarcated by the crus of the diaphragm superiorly, to the bifurcation of the common iliacs inferiorly, and bordered laterally by the ureters. (ScienceDirect, Date unknown). For any and all dissecting procedures, use chemical-resistant gloves, aprons, and chemicals splashes shields or safety goggles. Only do your work in a well-ventilated laboratory. If feasible, improve air quality as well as, if someone is accessible, turn on the purging air. (Flinn, Date unknown). Only by dissecting can people comprehend but also correlate three-dimensional bodily composition. Dissection is a difficult operation that uses all of the senses to discover anatomy. Dissection training increases our physical dexterity and gives us a better sense of the body's fabric. (Clinical Anatomy, Date unknown). Lastly, the researcher turn the frog's skin into a key chain by using an epoxy resin and hardener as well as the molder to mold it.
In conclusion, the purpose of doing this kind of activity is to identify the organs of the frog and to prepare the students to be able to do other dissection activity without agonizing over the dead bodies. There are pros and cons while doing this activity. Like the pros about dissecting is having a better understanding of the animal and how they function. This activity would be useful for those wanting to be a veterinarian and would be able to stomach the process of separating the organs and cutting the skin. The cons are having to kill many of the same species and this have the possibilities for the animal to go extinct o around the same level. Additionally, maybe some of the fluid of the animal can be allergic to some humans and possibly one of them was one of the students and intention of the school or classroom that is for no one to get hurt.
Edulab. [Internet]. 2016. The Importance of Dissection in Biology. [Updated: 2016, Oct. 7, cited: 2022, Mar. 16]. Available from: https://edulab.com/the-importance-of-dissection-in-biology/#:~:text=Frogs%20are%20often%20used%20in,workings%20of%20the%20human%20body.
Flinn. [Internet]. Date unknown. Dissection Safety. [Updated: Date unknown, cited: 2022, Mar. 16]. Available from: https://www.flinnsci.com/api/library/Download/ff283257b11d41b4944af99241258cd7
ScienceDirect. [Internet]. Date unknown. Dissection. [Updated: Date unknown, cited: 2022, Mar. 17] Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/dissection
Clinical Anatomy. [Internet]. Date unknown. The Goal of Dissection in Clinically Oriented Teaching. [Updated: Date unknown, cited: 2022, Mar. 17) Available from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ca.980050609