Activity 7.

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Observing live specimens of respiratory
structures of the Frog (Amphibians)
 LEARNING OBJECTIVE
7.2 The Respiratory Structures & Breathing Mechanisms in
Humans & Animals

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• State the respiratory structures in amphibians

• Describe the characteristics of respiratory surfaces
in amphibians
 MATERIALS APPARATUS

• Frog • Dissecting set

• Cotton wool • Dissecting tray
• Chloroform • Pins
• Gloves • Container
• Garbage bags
 PART 1

GETTING STARTED
1. Prepare the dissection tray and get your frog
2. Consult any supplementary materials
provided by the teacher.
3. Wear the proper safety equipment.
4. Place the frog in the dissection tray on its
back.
 PART 2

EXAMINING THE EXTERIOR

1. Identify the sex of the frog
2. EXAMINE THE HEAD
3. Examine the inside of the mouth
4. Find the cloaca.
5. Open the frog as instructed

Make sure you

cut only the
skin
6. Lift the flaps of the body wall and pin back.

Be careful not to cut
too deep. You may
damage the organ
underneath
Be careful when
you cut through the
skin. Do not cut
the muscle.
 PART 3

IDENTIFYING MAJOR INTERNAL ORGAN

1. Locate the fat bodies.
2. Find the Liver
3. Identify the heart
4. Find the lungs underneath the heart & liver
Clean up your space
 TASK TO COMPLETE….
Complete Worksheet 7.2
Graphic Organiser on The Respiratory Structure &
Breathing Mechanisms in Amphibians