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I understand the Lab Midterm Review and Lab Final Review are OPEN NOTEBOOK. The Lab Midtern Exam and Final Exam are CLOSED NOTEBOOK/Internet Websites and will be completed using the new online proctoring software, Honorlock.

I have reviewed the “Frequently Asked Questions” section of the introductory module found on Canvas, and with any information presented that seems unclear to me, and with any information presented that seems unclear to me, I agree to visit my instructor during Week #1 of the course to ensure clarity of such information (note office hours are Monday through Thursday from 2-3pm PST in-person and by Zoom). 

In general, course assignments in BI231 including homework, laboratory activities, exams (lecture, lab, final), and extra credit opportunities open at _____ and close at _____ on the assigned days, unless otherwise noted. 

From the list of descriptors below, which descriptor about anatomical position is not correct?   

Question #6 is a two part question. When answering each of the two parts of this question, please be sure to properly label your answers to include “1” and  “2”, so as to ensure your instructor can determine the individual answers to each of the two parts. If you do not label your answers to the individual parts of the question, then no credit shall be awarded. Part 1. Identify the tissue below highlighted in yellow.  Part 2. According to the course lecture videos and course textbook, what is one function of the tissue highlighted in yellow as shown below? I am not interested in what Google or ChatGPT (or other generative AI programs) has to share, but rather, will grade based on what was presented in the course lecture videos/course materials. 

I must check my USF email and announcements regularly to stay informed about any course changes that may have occurred. I strongly suggest you turn on notifications for both course emails and course announcements, so you don’t miss important information.

The joint between the metacarpal and carpal making up the thumb (the carpometacarpal joint) is an example of a _____________ synovial joint.  

Identify the cranial bones from the list below that are found as pairs.  

Question #11 is a four part question. When answering this question, please be sure to properly label your answer to include “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” so as to ensure your instructor can determine your individual answer to each of the four parts. If you do not label your answers to the individual parts of the question, then no credit shall be awarded. Part 1. Recall we discussed four broad categories of tissues during Week #3 of class. Of these four broad categories, what is the general tissue category of the tissue below? Part 2. Of the broad category tissue type you listed in Part #1 of this question above, identify the specific tissue type of the image below. Part 3. Identify the structure labeled “A”. Part 4. Identify the structure labeled “B”.

Question #7 is a two part question. When answering each of the two parts of this question, please be sure to properly label your answers to include “1” and  “2”, so as to ensure your instructor can determine the individual answers to each of the two parts. If you do not label your answers to the individual parts of the question, then no credit shall be awarded. Part 1. Identify the tissue below highlighted in yellow.  Part 2. According to the course lecture and course textbook, where is the tissue highlighted in yellow commonly found?