Wow it's great you got to dissect so many! My school hardly did any dissection, I think a lot of english schools don't do it anymore
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Do you accept the dissection of animals in science?
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Wow it's great you got to dissect so many! My school hardly did any dissection, I think a lot of english schools don't do it anymore
Yeah I'm taking a very broad Biology course, and the Animalia kingdom is a huge portion of it, so we dissect a variety of different animals to learn their anatomy, and the distinct different features each animal has and the physiology of it. The fetal pig is to learn and experience the mammalia group anatomy & physiology.
I really enjoy it :> I think dissection is a crucial part in learning how an animal uses certain organs to their advantage.
People who oppose it I believe are pretty ignorant to biological sciences actually, no offense to anyone who opposes, I just can't see someone with a PhD in biology oppose animal dissections lol.
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When things are dead, they're dead. They're not suddenly gonna rise up and go "yo don't do that to my body".
And when you think of how many guys get sexual education yet are still unable to find female body parts when it comes down to it, I think you'll realize how first-hand experience comes in handy.
I would have loved to dissect creatures in class, I think it's fascinating. Sadly it's not part of the curriculum in this country unless you decide to specialize in certain fields. When used for research purposes it can be beneficial to the animals but also to us humans, the benefits are a few dissected critters.
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I dissected a worm, starfish, and frog in science, and I actually had some fun doing it, it was very enjoyable. I think it's a good learning tool, hands-on experiences are the best way to learn for some people.
Actually we still must treat the animal specimen with respect, even if it's dead. In fact, students will get in trouble if they don't follow the objective and disrespect the animal's body with unnecessary cutting, such as randomly cutting of all the legs, or head, or playing with the body without any intention of trying to learn it. It has to be professional.
Ahh that's really great! I'm jealous, we only got to dissect hearts and kidneys at my school
How is it morally wrong? At least explain your view.
This. I think most people have problems with captivity rather than most being actually dead, but that's another side of the coin and understandable to be debated about.
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I don't agree with it. I think you should leave them in peace. How would you like it if I came and sliced you up? And anyway stuff like that ake me feel sick... we were going to dissect a cows heart in school but since half my class can't stand even watching videos of stuff like that the teacher decided not to.
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That is exactly why we slice up animals. Until we are advanced enough not to.
I don't mind dissecting because I did it a few times these past few years.
The first science in the world..people dissected humans to see how our bodies are.
Without dissection, we'd know less about the bodies of the animals I think..
The first science in the world..people dissected humans to see how our bodies are.
Without dissection, we'd know less about the bodies of the animals I think..
I'm not required to explain my view, it's not like I came here to pick a fight with you. But I will. Murdering animals and then ripping apart their insides simply for the purpose of teaching children what their insides look like. Doesn't that sound the least bit strange, considering how pointless of an endeavour it is?
Yeah...about that.
Animals donated are usually dead by old-age or medical problems. Also, I don't know what you dissected but we didn't rip out body parts and eat them. Dissecting animals has inspired me towards a medical career in animal health care.
Didn't know that first part. But somehow, that makes it all the more wrong, for me personally. I think it's just a matter of respect for the dead, plain and simple. I'm happy for you that you're pursuing a medical career and all, but I find dissection unnecessary.
