Lab Report Bio Script

Jewel: Good day, everyone! So today, we’re going to discuss our laboratory report.
Few weeks ago, we

were tasked to dissect a frog to examine and observe its external and internal anatomy. But before we
proceed with elaborating the anatomy of a frog, let’s proceed first to the activity’s objectives.
Arjay: The objectives of this Laboratory Activity are to:
1. Identify and examine the internal structures of a specimen

2. Gain a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the specimen
3. Develop skills in dissection techniques and handling of laboratory equipment
4. Appreciate the complexity and diversity of living organisms
Kobe: The materials that were used to perform this Laboratory are:
1. Frog
2. Dissecting Tray
3. Dissecting Kit
4. Scissors
5. Forceps
6. Magnifying Glass
Gianna: The Dissection begins with the External Anatomy. The external Anatomy contains the Head and
the inside of the mouth of a frog. The Head contains the tympanic membrane, nictitating membrane,
frontal organs, and external nares. The inside of the mount of a frog contains the internal nares,
eustachian tube, tongue, vomerine teeth, maxillary teeth, esophagus, glottis, and vocal sac opening.
*pics*
Denise: For the Internal Anatomy, we began with Incision. We followed the procedure for Incision then
we observed and examined the internal organs. We observed the reproductive system, circulatory
system, respiratory system, digestive system, and excretory system of a frog. *pics*
We saw our frog’s heart, lungs, fat bodies, kidney, large intestine, oviducts, liver, gall bladder, stomach,
small intestine, and cloaca.
Now, let’s answer the guide questions.
AJ: What are the names and functions of the major organs found in the digestive system of a frog?
- Vomerine Teeth: Used to hold and capture prey.

- Esophagus: Transports food to the stomach.
- Lungs: To breathe when necessary and active.
- Heart: Pumps blood through the closed circulatory system
- Liver: Aids digestion and makes bile to help break down the food.
- Gal Bladder: Stores the bile.
- Kidney: Excretes excess water.
- Stomach: Stores and breaks down food.
- Small Intestine: Helps digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
- Large Intestine: Stores undigested food and absorbs water.
- Cloaca: An opening where waste, urine, eggs, and/or sperm passes.
Jewel: How do the respiratory and circulatory systems of a frog work together to maintain homeostasis?
- For a definition, homeostasis is the state of balance among all the systems in the body in order
to survive. The respiratory and circulatory working together play a vital role in maintaining
homeostasis. The respiratory system moves the gasses in and out of the body using the skin, the
lungs, and the mouth. As it is connected, the oxygenated blood travels through the parts of the
body.
Arjay: What is the function of the liver in a frog’s body and how is it different from the human liver?
- The functions of both the frog’s liver and the human liver are identical to each other. The liver
plays an important role in the digestion process. Although, in a frog’s body, the largest organ is
its liver compared to a human. A frog’s liver has three lobes while humans have four.
Kobe: What is the function of the spleen and pancreas in a frog’s digestive system?
- It both plays a role in the digestion process. The spleen, beneath the stomach, filters the
dysfunctional red blood cells and nutrients. The pancreas provides necessary enzymes that
travel to the small intestine to aid in the breaking down process of food.
Gianna: What is the role of the urinary system in a frog’s body and how is it different from the human
urinary system?
- The urinary system assists the frog in the excretion and reproduction processes. It is used to
remove excess waste and substances from the body. They both have kidneys and bladders. A
frog’s urinary system is joined with its genitalia, making up the urogenital system. In mammals,
the reproductive genitalia are separated from the urinary and bowel tract. However, in
amphibians, the reproductive tract is not isolated.
Denise: How does the nervous system of a frog control its movement and behavior?
- A frog's nervous system consists of a brain, a spinal cord, and nerves. The medulla regulates
automatic functions such as digestion and respiration. Body posture and muscular coordination
are controlled by the cerebellum and the cerebrum.
AJ: What are the reproductive structure in a male and female frog and how do they differ?
- From what we observed from the dissection, a male frog has testes while a female frog has
oviducts and ovaries. However, when we searched it up, a male frog also has vasa efferentia and
urinogenital ducts. They differ from what they produce. The male reproductive organs of a frog
produce sperm through the testes while the female reproductive organ of a frog produces eggs.
Jewel: How does the structure of a frog’s eye enable it to see both in and out of the ater?
- The structure of a frog’s eyes has a third eyelid which is called the nictitating membrane. The
nictitating membrane protects their eyes from water which is why they are still to open their
eyes underwater. The nictitating membrane is also helpful for them even when they’re on land
because it helps them keep their eyes stay moist.
Arjay: Why is the muscular system of a frog important for its ability to jump and move quickly?
- The muscular system of a frog is extremely important for its movements as its movements are
based on its front and back legs. To normally carry out its daily activities and survive, its muscles
actively participates on jumping and moving to search for prey, escape predators and respire.
Kobe: How does the anatomy of a frog’ eas allow It to detect sound both above and below the water
- Because of a frog’s tympanum. As a sound reaches their tympanic membrane, an electrical

signal is sent in their brains which is caused by the vibration of fluid in their inner ear. They can
then understand and interpret the sound whether they are on land or underwater.
Gianna: The laboratory activity helped us a lot because we were able to understand the anatomy of a
frog better. We understood how the organ systems of frog works, and how are they similar and different
from us humans. We were able to identify and label the parts of a frog. We were also able to know its
function and what system it belongs. Besides that, we were also able to learn and improve our
dissecting skills.
Denise: That would be all for our laboratory report. Thank you for listening.

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Jewel: Good day, everyone! So today, we’re going to discuss our laboratory report.

Few weeks ago, we

Arjay: The objectives of this Laboratory Activity are to:

1. Identify and examine the internal structures of a specimen

Now, let’s answer the guide questions.

- Vomerine Teeth: Used to hold and capture prey.

- Because of a frog’s tympanum. As a sound reaches their tympanic membrane, an electrical

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