In this platter, you have the opportunity to examine the effects of disease on tissue, and in some cases are able to compare the diseased tissue with normal tissue. Magnification allows these tissue cells to be clearly seen with the resultant damage caused by disease. The Digestive Journey Throughout the digestive journey, nutrients are released from food as it is broken down into simpler molecules. The Alimentary Anatomy specimens make a progressive journey through the digestive system, from the mouth to the bowel. The emphasis is on the physiological functioning of the micro-anatomy so that viewers can develop a better understanding of how our digestive system works.
All complex animals start out as a single cell which grows and divides many times.
The early development in embryos of both mammals and birds look very similar, but as they develop, the characteristics unique to a particular class become visible. An interesting series of slides looking at bugs which harm, hurt or annoy us. Some specimens are resin mounted, others are whole mounted. Simple Life Forms From simple life forms to the more complex life systems, this platter shows the development of cells with special functions, providing specialised development in organisms. Specimens are a mixture of whole mounts, plastomounts and slides.