Sheep Brain Dissection

Identify the Pinal Gland.

• B

• C

• E

• F

Identify the Midbrain.

• C

• D

• E

• F

Identify the Corpus Callosum.

• D

• E

• K

• T

Which letter on the illustration represents the temporal lobe? 

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the first task you should perform during the sheep brain dissection according to the document?

• Cut the brain to examine internal structures

• Examine the exterior surface of the brain

• Label the parts of the brain

• Put on safety goggles

Which of the following is NOT listed as a material needed at your lab station for the sheep brain dissection?

• Laptop with 2.1.2 pulled up

• Sheep brain

• Microscope

• Dissection tray and tools

Which of the following is NOT listed as a structure to label on the sheep brain?

• Corpus callosum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Parietal lobe

What should you do after labeling the sheep brain as per the instructions?

• Start the Brain Function section immediately

• Have your teacher check your flag placement

• Make a sketch of your brain in the laboratory notebook

• Study the functions of each labeled part

What is the primary purpose of performing a sheep brain dissection in a science class?

• To understand the anatomy of the brain

• To practice surgical techniques

• To study the effects of diseases on the brain

• To compare human and animal brains

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which part of the sheep brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and balance?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Thalamus