Undergraduates gain a three-dimensional view of the structures of the sheep brain, first by following a standard dissection procedure and then by constructing a model using PlayDoh™. Both methods demonstrate evolutionary trends in brain development. Students reported that the lab was helpful for learning about neuroanatomy, and they recommended its use in future semesters.
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