The urogenital system consists of the urinary and reproductive systems. They share common ducts so are often studied together. The urinary system is important in maintaining salt and water balance and ridding the body of nitrogen waste. The reproductive system is vital in the production of both sex hormones and gametes. Students will understand the anatomy of these systems in humans. In the animal kingdom there are a variety of osmoregulatory methods and fertilization and gestation methods. During the comparative anatomy portion of this class, students will compare and contrast these processes in five different specimens: the starfish, the squid, the dog shark, the pig, and the cat. Students will observe larger than life specimens and handle and manipulate the kidney and other discussed organs.
Shark Reproduction : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWI60arRyG4 Squid Eggs Hatching : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5NLmIwg04s Mammal Embryo Development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7H2mEQYIWc Salamander mitosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEejivHRIbE Urine Formation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es-t8lO1KpA Starfish Development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqM6a7ijocw