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Introduction to ScienceExperiment 2Virtual Model - The Respiratory System Experiment Inventory

Materials Virtual Model

*Internet Access

*Computer Access

Note: You must provide the materials listed in *red.

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EXPERIMENT 2: VIRTUAL MODEL - THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

This experiment will use the virtual model to guide you through the macroscopic anatomy of the respiratory system. Through this discovery, you will identify the placement of the respiratory organs and better understand their synchronization.

PROCEDURE

1. Open the virtual model website.

2. Familiarize yourself with the virtual model. Navigate the model by using the commands below:

a. Select the body system of interest from the box in the upper left-hand corner of the model. Note that some body

systems may have multiple options for viewing (e.g., for the nervous system, you can select either the general

anatomy or the brain).

b. Hover your cursor over different areas on the model to display labeled terms.

c. Click on any component of the body to view a description of its function.

d. In the bottom right-hand corner of the model you will see a two magnifying glasses with a “+” at the bottom and

a “-“ at the top. Click on these buttons to zoom in and out of the virtual model.

e. When zoomed in, use your cursor to click and drag the virtual model to the area of interest.

g. Use the “Views” pop-up menu to change the orientation of the virtual model. These options may include the

anterior view, posterior view, lateral view, superior view, and inferior view of the virtual model. Note that not

all options may be available for each system.

h. Some systems may have multiple layers to explore. Click on “Layers” pop-up menu to access a deeper

layer of the system of interest if available for the system being observed.

3. After you are comfortable with the Virtual Model interface, select the Respiratory System option. Then select General Anato

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4. Click through the respiratory system components.

Note: Zoom in on the respiratory system to reveal all elements. Some components are only visible when you

zoom in.

5. Hover the cursor over different components to view the name. Click on each component to view a description of it.

Hint: Review the post-lab questions as you work through the respiratory system.

Figure 4: Work your way through the respiratory system to better understand the anatomical place- ment and function of this system.

6. Click the “Depth” button to view the second layer of the respiratory system. Note

that the second layer can only be seen when the virtual model is in the anterior

view (Figure 4).

7. As you move through the model, take a screenshot or use your cell phone to

take a picture of the respiratory system components listed below. Submit these

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images to your instructor along with your post-lab questions.

a. Epiglottis

b. Middle Lobe of the Lung

c. Nasal Cavity

Hint: Be sure to hover your mouse over the respiratory system component to reveal its label in the image.

8. Once you have completed your overview of the general anatomy of the respiratory system, answer the post-lab questions.