University: MEDS2183/MEDS2106 Rat Dissection Report, Semester 2

This report details a rat dissection experiment conducted to study mammalian tissues and organ systems. The methodology involved euthanizing a rat, performing a dissection to identify and extract specific tissues including liver, lung, kidney, duodenum, trachea, and femur bone. The collected tissues were then processed through fixation in formalin, followed by dehydration, and embedding in paraffin wax to create stable specimens. The report outlines the aims of the dissection, which were to identify and understand the function of various organ systems. The study also describes the aims of tissue processing and embedding to prepare the tissues for sectioning and microscopic examination. The results section provides macroscopic details of the embedded tissue blocks, including measurements of the tissues. The discussion section highlights the importance of proper labeling of the tissues to avoid confusion during the processing and analysis phases. The report concludes with a summary of the methods and results, emphasizing the importance of careful tissue handling and processing for histological studies.