Lab Practical Hints Biol 204 Practical 1

All systems include models and slides Blood: approx. 10% Includes blood typing and blood pathologies Heart Anatomy: approx. 25% Includes sheep heart Electrocardiography & Blood Pressure: approx. 5% Human Veins & Arteries Digestive System: approx. 45% Includes fetal, cerebral, hepatic portal and pulmonary circ. Cat Veins & Arteries : approx. 15% Extra credit

Study Tips Review your lab manual, worksheets, and the lab PowerPoints Take advantage of the Study Room Use PAL 3.0 to quiz yourself Includes histology, models, and cat Helpful websites: biodigitalhuman.com dnwalcker.com Veins & arteries Learn the ones that are familiar first (those with the same name as regions, bones, or muscles) Make sure you practice “where does blood come from?” and “where does blood go next?” questions – pay attention to whether it’s a vein or an artery

During The Test Make sure your answer sheet matches the question number at the station Budget your time Look at the station to see how many models or microscopes there are Read the question carefully Make sure you’re answering the right question Blood vessels: specify v. or a. and R or L If you don’t know the answer, make an educated guess Spelling matters, but handwriting matters even more If I can’t read it, it’s wrong You won’t be able to go back at the end, so use your time wisely