Dissection+Questionairre

= School Tube Dissection Video Sheet  =

Name:________________________________________________Date:_______________________ Log on to the website: [] As you watch the heart dissection, complete the following questions to help you learn the various parts and functions of the heart. 1. What type of heart is being dissected? Is this heart larger, smaller or the same size as an adult human heart.

2. The two large blood vessels at the top of the heart are:

3. The smaller, white-looking vessels that can be seen from the top of the heart are:

4. Which side of the heart is thinner? Why?

5. What artery pumps blood to the lungs?

6. What is the function of the Aorta?

7. Blood goes into the right side of the heart from what vein? Where does this blood come from?

8. What is the purpose of the valve tissue the teacher shows?

9. What surprised you about seeing an actual heart dissection?

10. Why do you think it is important for medical professionals to dissect hearts and other organs? What can they learn from these experiences? How is it different from looking at an image on an ultrasound screen, online, or in a book?