Anatomy
End of Semester
Dissections
(1) Cat Organs to Know:
1- Heart
2- Lungs
3- Diaphragm
4- Ribs
5- Stomach
6- Liver
7- Gallbladder
8- Spleen
9- Small Intestine
10- Large Intestine
11- Kidneys
(2) Cat Organ Anatomy:
(3) Cat Organ Functions:
1- Heart: Pumps blood and circulates nutrients.
2- Lungs: Brings in O2 gas, and expels CO2 gas.
3- Diaphragm: Allows the lungs to fill with air.
4- Ribs: Bones that protect the lungs and heart.
5- Stomach: Metabolizes food.
6- Liver: Breaks down toxins and malfunctioning red blood cells.
7- Gallbladder: Stores bile for food digestion.
8- Spleen: Helps with immune system and malfunctioning blood cells.
9- Small Intestine: Absorbs nutrients from digested food.
10- Large Intestine: Absorbs water and excretes waste.
11- Kidneys: Filter blood.
(4) Shark Organs & Parts to Know:
External Parts:
1- Gills
2- Lateral Line
3- Spiracle
4- Claspers
5- Ampullae of Lorenzini
Internal Organs:
6- Heart
7- Liver
8- Stomach & Intestine
9- Kidneys
(5) Shark External Anatomy:
(6) Shark External Part Functions:
1- Gills: Allow for oxygen intake from water (breathing).
2- Lateral Line: Contains fluid that allows sharks to monitor changes in pressure,
water depth, and swimming direction.
3- Spiracle: Small opening behind the eye that allows a constant flow of water
across the gills.
4- Claspers: Smaller fins under the tail, used for grasping during sex.
5- Ampullae of Lorenzini: Nerve Patches that detect electrical impulses coming
from other living organisms (for hunting).
(7) Shark Internal Anatomy:
(8) Shark Internal Organ Functions:
(Same functions as in cats + humans.)
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