Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology: A Hands-on Approach, Main Version, 1st edition
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Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology: A Hands-on Approach provides pre-lab, lab and post-lab activities, over 100 specially-commissioned anatomical model photos and over 50 robust lab videos, at an affordable price. The straightforward, step-by-step activities include concise background information and feature anatomical models and cadavers.
The lab manual uses terminology and artwork from Erin Amerman's Human Anatomy & Physiology text but can accompany any A&P text. Available in 3 versions (Main, Cat, Pig), the Cat and Pig versions respectively include 7 cat and 9 pig dissection exercises.
Published by Pearson (July 14th 2021) - Copyright © 2021
ISBN-13: 9780137538355
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Category: A&P Lab
Lab Exercise 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- 1A Laboratory Safety
- Procedure: Observing and Applying Laboratory Safety Rules
- 1B The Scientific Method
- Procedure: Using the Scientific Method to Compare Arm Span and Height
- 1C Human Body Systems
- Procedure: Identifying the Human Body Systems, Organs, and Functions
- 1D Anatomical Position and Directional Terminology
- Procedure: Demonstrating Anatomical Position and Using Directional Terminology
- 1E Regional Terminology
- Procedure: Using Regional Terminology to Describe Areas of the Body
- 1F Planes of Section
- Procedure: Identifying Planes of Section
- 1G Body Cavities, Abdominopelvic Quadrants, Abdominopelvic Regions, and Serous Membranes
- Procedure 1: Identifying Major Organs within Body Cavities and Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
- Procedure 2: Understanding the Structure of Serous Membranes
Lab Exercise 2: The Chemistry of Life
- 2A The Periodic Table, Atomic Structure, and Chemical Bonds
- Procedure 1: Using the Periodic Table to Determine Atomic Number, Atomic Mass, and Number of Subatomic Particles
- Procedure 2: Using the Periodic Table to Draw Atomic Structure
- Procedure 3: Drawing Chemical Bonds
- 2B Enzymes
- Procedure: Determining Enzyme-Substrate Specificity of Lactase on Lactose, Sucrose, and Maltose
- 2C pH
- Procedure: Determining the pH of Various Household Chemicals
- 2D Organic Molecules
- Procedure 1: Testing for the Presence of Monosaccharaides and Disaccharides
- Procedure 2: Testing for the Presence of Starch
- Procedure 3: Testing for the Presence of Peptides and Proteins
- Procedure 4: Testing for the Presence of Lipid
- Procedure 5: Determining the Chemical Composition of Various Foods
- Procedure 6: Extracting Human DNA from Cheek Cells
Lab Exercise 3: The Cell
- 3A Microscopy
- Procedure 1: Exploring the Parts of a Compound Light Microscope
- Procedure 2: Calculating Total Magnification
- Procedure 3: Focusing a Compound Light Microscope
- Procedure 4: Estimating the Diameter of the Microscope Field
- Procedure 5: Determining Depth of Field
- Procedure 6: Working with a Dissecting Microscope
- 3B Cell Structure
- Procedure 1: Identifying Cellular Organelles and Structures
- Procedure 2: Preparing a Wet Mount and Observing Cheek Cells
- Procedure 3: Observing Various Types of Cells
- 3C Membrane Function
- Procedure 1: Examining the Effects of Temperature on the Rate of Diffusion
- Procedure 2: Observing Diffusion across a Selectively Permeable Membrane
- Procedure 3: Examining the Effect of Tonicity on Osmosis
- Procedure 4: Examining the Effects of Particle Size on Filtration
- 3D The Cell Cycle
- Procedure: Identifying the Stages of the Cell Cycle and Mitosis
- 3E PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: Simulating Dialysis (Simple Diffusion)
- PEx Activity 2: Simulated Facilitated Diffusion
- PEx Activity 3: Simulating Osmotic Pressure
- PEx Activity 4: Simulating Filtration
- PEx Activity 5: Simulating Active Transport
Lab Exercise 4: Histology
- 4A Epithelial Tissue
- Procedure: Examining Epithelial Tissue
- 4B Connective Tissue
- Procedure: Examining Connective Tissues
- 4C Muscle Tissue
- Procedure: Examining Muscle Tissue
- 4D Nervous Tissue
- Procedure: Examining Nervous Tissue
Lab Exercise 5: The Integumentary System
- 5A The Skin
- Procedure 1: Identifying Layers and Structures of the Skin
- Procedure 2: Identifying Fingerprint Patterns
- 5B Accessory Structures
- Procedure 1: Examining Hair Structure
- Procedure 2: Examining Nail Structure
- Procedure 3: Comparing Skin Glands
Lab Exercise 6: Bones and Bone Tissue
- 6A Gross Anatomy of Bone
- Procedure 1: Identifying Bones Based on Shape
- Procedure 2: Identifying the Parts of a Typical Long Bone
- 6B Microscopic Bone Structure
- Procedure 1: Examining Microscopic Structure of Bone
- Procedure 2: Examining Bone Matrix
Lab Exercise 7: The Skeletal System
- 7A Overview of the Skeletal System
- Procedure 1: Identifying Major Bones of the Skeletal System
- Procedure 2: Understanding Terminology Associated with Bone Markings
- 7B The Skull
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Bones and Bone Markings of the Adult Skull
- Procedure 2: Examining the Fetal Skull
- 7C The Vertebral Column and Thoracic Cage
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Bones and Bone Markings of the Vertebral Column
- Procedure 2: Identifying the Bones and Bone Markings of the Thoracic Cage
- 7D The Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Bones and Bone Markings of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
- 7E The Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
- Procedure: Identifying the Bones and Bone Markings of the Pelvic and Lower Limb
Lab Exercise 8: Articulations
- 8A Classifications of Joints
- Procedure 1: Identifying Joints
- Procedure 2: Identifying the Components of a Synovial Joint
- 8B Synovial Joints
- Procedure 1: Classifying Synovial Joints
- Procedure 2: Demonstrating Synovial Joint Movements
- Procedure 3: Examining the Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, and Hip Joints
Lab Exercise 9: The Muscular System
- 9A Overview of Skeletal Muscles
- Procedure: Identifying the Major Skeletal Muscles
- 9B Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Trunk
- Procedure: Identifying the Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Trunk
- 9C Muscles That Move the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
- Procedure: Identifying the Muscles That Move the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb
- 9D Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
- Procedure: Identifying the Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
- 9E Build a Muscle
- Procedure: Build a Muscle
Lab Exercise 10: Muscle Tissue and Physiology
- 10A Overview of Muscle Tissue
- Procedure: Identifying the Three Types of Muscle Tissue
- 10B Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle Fibers
- Procedure: Identifying the Structures of a Skeletal Muscle Fiber
- 10C Skeletal Muscle Contraction and Relaxation
- Procedure 1: Understanding Skeletal Muscle Contraction and Relaxation
- Procedure 2: Observing Skeletal Muscle Contraction Using Glycerinated Muscle
- 10D Isotonic and Isometric Contractions
- Procedure: Demonstrating Isotonic and Isometric Contractions
- 10E Muscle Fatigue
- Procedure: Demonstrating Muscle Fatigue
- 10F PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: The Muscle Twitch and the Latent Period
- PEx Activity 2: The Effect of Stimulus Voltage on Skeletal Muscle Contraction
- PEx Activity 3: The Effect of Stimulus Frequency on Skeletal Muscle Contraction
- PEx Activity 4: Tetanus in Isolated Skeletal Muscle
- PEx Activity 5: Fatigue in Isolated Skeletal Muscle
- PEx Activity 6: Skeletal Muscle Length-Tension Relationship
- PEx Activity 7: Isotonic Contractions and the Load-Velocity Relationship
Lab Exercise 11: Introduction to the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
- 11A Nervous Tissue
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Components of Nervous Tissue
- Procedure 2: Exploring the Anatomy of Neurons and Neuroglia
- 11B Electrophysiology of Neurons
- Procedure: Understanding Electrophysiology of Neurons
- 11C Neuronal Synapses
- Procedure 1: Comparing Electrical and Chemical Synapses
- Procedure 2: Understanding Chemical Synaptic Transmission
- 11D PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: The Resting Membrane Potential
- PEx Activity 2: Receptor Potential
- PEx Activity 3: The Action Potential: Threshold
- PEx Activity 4: The Action Potential: Importance of Voltage-Gated Na+ Channels
- PEx Activity 5: The Action Potential: Measuring Its Absolute and Relative Refractory Periods
- PEx Activity 6: The Action Potential: Coding for Stimulus Intensity
- PEx Activity 7: The Action Potential: Conduction Velocity
- PEx Activity 8: Chemical Synaptic Transmission and Neurotransmitter Release
- PEx Activity 9: The Action Potential: Putting It All Together
Lab Exercise 12: The Central Nervous System
- 12A The Brain
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Major Structures of the Human Brain and Their Functions
- Procedure 2: Dissecting a Preserved Sheep Brain
- 12B The Spinal Cord
- Procedure: Examining Spinal Cord Anatomy
- 12C Electroencephalography
- Procedure: Recording an EEG and Identifying Brain Waves
Lab Exercise 13: The Peripheral Nervous System
- 13A Cranial Nerves
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Cranial Nerves and Their Functions
- Procedure 2: Testing the Response of Cranial Nerves
- Procedure 3: Identifying Cranial Nerves on a Preserved Sheep Brain
- 13B Spinal Nerves
- Procedure: Identifying the Spinal Nerves and Their Functions
- 13C Sensation
- Procedure 1: Identifying Sensory Receptors in the Skin
- Procedure 2: Determining the Size of a Receptive Field
- 13D Reflexes
- Procedure: Demonstrating Reflex Arcs
Lab Exercise 14: The Autonomic Nervous System and Homeostasis
- 14A Anatomy of the ANS
- Procedure: Identifying Components of the Autonomic Nervous System
- 14B Physiology of the ANS
- Procedure: Examining the Effect of Stress on the ANS
Lab Exercise 15: The Special Senses
- 15A Overview of the Special Senses
- Procedure: Identifying Stimuli Detected and Special Sense Receptors Used
- 15B Olfaction and Gustation
- Procedure 1: Examining the Structures of Olfaction and Gustation
- Procedure 2: Examining the Relationship between Smell and Taste
- 15C Anatomy of the Eye
- Procedure 1: Examining the Structures of the Eye
- Procedure 2: Dissecting the Preserved Eye
- 15D Visual Tests and Demonstrations
- Procedure 1: Performing the Visual Acuity Test Using the Snellen Eye Chart
- Procedure 2: Conducting an Astigmatism Test
- Procedure 3: Performing the Near Point of Accommodation Test
- Procedure 4: Testing for Color Blindness
- Procedure 5: Demonstrating the Pupillary Reflex
- Procedure 6: Demonstrating a Blind Spot
- 15E Anatomy of the Ear
- Procedure: Examining the Structures of the Ear
- 15F Hearing and Equilibrium Tests
- Procedure 1: Performing the Auditory Acuity Test
- Procedure 2: Performing the Sound Localization Test
- Procedure 3: Performing the Weber Test
- Procedure 4: Performing the Rinne Test
- Procedure 5: Performing the Bárány Test
- Procedure 6: Performing the Romberg Test
Lab Exercise 16: The Endocrine System
- 16A Overview of the Endocrine System
Procedure: Understanding the Endocrine System - 16B Anatomy of the Endocrine System
- Procedure 1: Examining the Anatomy of the Hypothalamus, Pituitary, and Pineal Glands
- Procedure 2: Examining the Anatomy of the Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Thymus
- Procedure 3: Examining the Anatomy of the Pancreas
- Procedure 4: Examining the Anatomy of the Adrenal Glands
- Procedure 5: Examining the Anatomy of the Gonads
- 16C PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: Metabolism and Thyroid Hormone
- PEx Activity 2: Plasma Glucose, Insulin, and Diabetes Mellitus
- PEx Activity 3: Hormone Replacement Therapy
- PEx Activity 4: Measuring Cortisol and Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Lab Exercise 17: The Cardiovascular System I: The Heart
- 17A Structure of the Heart
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Anatomy of the Heart
- Procedure 2: Dissecting a Preserved Heart
- 17B Blood Flow Pathway through the Heart
- Procedure: Tracing the Pathway of Blood through the Heart
- 17C Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- Procedure: Identifying the Components of Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- 17D The Cardiac Cycle
- Procedure 1: Recording Electrical Activity in the Heart
- Procedure 2: Auscultating Heart Sounds
- 17E PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: Investigating the Refractory Period of Cardiac Muscle
- PEx Activity 2: Examining the Effect of the Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- PEx Activity 3: Examining the Effect of Temperature on Heart Rate
- PEx Activity 4: Examining the Effect of Chemical Modifiers on Heart Rate
- PEx Activity 5: Examining the Effects of Various Ions on Heart Rate
Lab Exercise 18: The Cardiovascular System II: The Blood Vessels
- 18A Blood Vessel Anatomy
- Procedure: Identifying Blood Vessels and Their Anatomy
- 18B Major Arteries and Veins
- Procedure 1: Identifying Major Arteries and Veins
- Procedure 2: Blood Flow Tracing
- 18C Pulse Palpation and Pulse Rate
- Procedure: Palpating Pulse and Calculating Pulse Rate Before and After Exercise
- 18D Arterial Blood Pressure
- Procedure: Measuring Blood Pressure Before and After Exercise
- 18E Ankle-Brachial Index
- Procedure: Determining the Ankle-Brachial Index Using a Doppler Ultrasound Device
- 18F PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: Studying the Effect of Blood Vessel Radius on Blood Flow Rate
- PEx Activity 2: Studying the Effect of Blood Viscosity on Blood Flow Rate
- PEx Activity 3: Studying the Effect of Blood Vessel Length on Blood Flow Rate
- PEx Activity 4: Studying the Effect of Blood Pressure on Blood Flow Rate
- PEx Activity 5: Studying the Effect of Blood Vessel Radius on Pump Activity
- PEx Activity 6: Studying the Effect of Stroke Volume on Pump Activity
- PEx Activity 7: Compensation in Pathological Cardiovascular Conditions
Lab Exercise 19: Blood
- 19A Formed Elements of Blood
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Formed Elements of Blood
- Procedure 2: Performing a Differential White Blood Cell Count
- 19B Blood Disorders
- Procedure 1: Identifying Blood Disorders and Parasitic Infections
- Procedure 2: Identifying Vessel Abnormalities and Blood Clots
- 19C Blood Typing
- Procedure 1: Determining Blood Types Using Simulated Blood
- Procedure 2: Determining Blood Type Compatibility
- 19D PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: Hematocrit Determination
- PEx Activity 2: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
- PEx Activity 3: Hemoglobin Determination
- PEx Activity 4: Blood Typing
- PEx Activity 5: Blood Cholesterol
Lab Exercise 20: The Lymphatic System and Immunity
- 20A Overview of the Lymphatic System
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Tissues and Organs of the Lymphatic System
- Procedure 2: Tracing Lymph Flow
- Procedure 3: Examining a Lymphatic Vessel
- 20B Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
- Procedure: Examining Lymphatic Tissue and Organs
- 20C Immunity
- Procedure: Testing for the Presence of the Zika Virus Using a Simulated ELISA Kit
- 20D PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: Using Direct Fluorescent Antibody Technique to Test for Chlamydia
- PEx Activity 2: Comparing Samples with Ouchterlony Double Diffusion
- PEx Activity 3: Indirect Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
- PEx Activity 4: Western Blotting Technique
Lab Exercise 21: The Respiratory System
- 21A Overview of the Respiratory System
- Procedure: Identifying the Organs of the Respiratory System
- 21B Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Procedure 1: Examining the Structures and Organs of the Upper Respiratory System
- Procedure 2: Examining the Structures and Organs of the Lower Respiratory System
- Procedure 3: Comparing Healthy Lung Tissue to Damaged Lung Tissue
- 21C Pulmonary Ventilation
- Procedure 1: Understanding Pulmonary Ventilation
- Procedure 2: Using a Handheld Spirometer
- 21D Control of Breathing
- Procedure: Demonstrating How Various Factors Affect Breathing
- 21E PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: Measuring Respiratory Volumes and Calculating Capacities
- PEx Activity 2: Comparative Spirometry
- PEx Activity 3: Effect of Surfactant and Intrapleural Pressure on Respiration
Lab Exercise 22: The Digestive System
- 22A Overview of the Digestive System
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Organs of the Digestive System
- Procedure 2: Examining the Histology of the Alimentary Canal
- 22B Anatomy of the Digestive System
- Procedure 1: Examining the Oral Cavity and Pharynx
- Procedure 2: Examining the Esophagus and Stomach
- Procedure 3: Examining the Intestines
- Procedure 4: Examining the Accessory Organs of the Digestive System
- 22C Nutrient Digestion
- Procedure 1: Investigating Amylase Activity
- Procedure 2: Investigating Pepsin Activity
- Procedure 3: Investigating Lipase Activity
- 22D PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: Assessing Starch Digestion by Salivary Amylase
- PEx Activity 2: Exploring Amylase Substrate Specificity
- PEx Activity 3: Assessing Pepsin Digestion of Protein
- PEx Activity 4: Assessing Lipase Digestion of Fat
Lab Exercise 23: Metabolism and Nutrition
- 23A Overview of Metabolism
- Procedure: Examining the Effects of Exercise on Cellular Respiration
- 23B Nutrition and Body Mass
- Procedure 1: Calculating Metabolic Rate
- Procedure 2: Calculating Body Mass Index
Lab Exercise 24: The Urinary System
- 24A Overview of the Urinary System
- Procedure: Identifying Organs of the Urinary System
- 24B Anatomy of the Urinary System
- Procedure 1: Examining the Anatomy of the Kidney
- Procedure 2: Dissecting a Preserved Kidney
- Procedure 3: Identifying the Blood Vessels of a Kidney
- Procedure 4: Identifying the Components of a Nephron
- Procedure 5: Examining the Anatomy of the Urinary Tract
- 24C Physiology of the Urinary System
- Procedure 1: Understanding the Big Picture of Renal Physiology
- Procedure 2: Tracing the Flow of Fluid through the Urinary System
- Procedure 3: Performing a Urinalysis
- 24D PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: The Effect of Arteriole Radius on Glomerular Filtration
- PEx Activity 2: The Effect of Pressure on Glomerular Filtration
- PEx Activity 3: Renal Response to Altered Blood Pressure
- PEx Activity 4: Solute Gradients and Their Impact on Urine Concentration
- PEx Activity 5: Reabsorption of Glucose via Carrier Proteins
- PEx Activity 6: The Effect of Hormones on Urine Formation
Lab Exercise 25: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
- 25A Homeostasis
- Procedure: Examining the Effects of Buffers
- 25B PhysioEx™ Activities
- PEx Activity 1: Hyperventilation
- PEx Activity 2: Rebreathing
- PEx Activity 3: Renal Responses to Respiratory Acidosis and Respiratory Alkalosis
- PEx Activity 4: Respiratory Responses to Metabolic Acidosis
Lab Exercise 26: The Reproductive System
- 26A Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
- Procedure 1: Examining Male Reproductive System Organs and Structures
- Procedure 2: Tracing Sperm from Production to Ejaculation
- 26B Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
- Procedure: Examining Female Reproductive Organs and Structures
- 26C Physiology of the Reproductive Systems
- Procedure 1: Identifying the Stages of Meiosis
- Procedure 2: Examining Sperm
- Procedure 3: Understanding Hormonal Regulation of the Ovarian and Uterine Cycles
- Procedure 4: Examining Ovarian Follicles
Lab Exercise 27: Human Development
- 27A Overview of Human Development
- Procedure: Identifying Events during Prenatal Development
- 27B Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Procedure: Identifying Events during Childbirth
Cat Dissection Exercises
- The Muscular System of the Cat
- The Spinal Nerves of the Cat
- The Respiratory System of the Cat
- The Digestive System of the Cat
- The Cardiovascular System of the Cat
- The Urinary System of the Cat
- The Reproductive System of the Cat
Pig Dissection Exercises
- Examining Surface Anatomy and Preparing the Fetal Pig for Dissection
- Skeletal Muscles of the Fetal Pig
- Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves of the Fetal Pig
- Endocrine System of the Fetal Pig
- Cardiovascular System of the Fetal Pig
- Digestive System of the Fetal Pig
- Respiratory System of the Fetal Pig
- Urinary System of the Fetal Pig
- Reproductive System of the Fetal Pig</p