To begin dissecting the cat, place it ________ side down on the dissecting tray

A) dorsal
B) caudal
C) cephalic
D) ventral


A
Explanation:
B) Caudal refers to the tail end of the cat. The first incision will be made superficially into the ventral surface. Thus, the cat should be laying dorsal side down.
C) Cephalic refers to the anterior end of the cat. The first incision will be made superficially into the ventral surface. Thus, the cat should be laying dorsal side down.
D) The first incision will be made superficially into the ventral (abdominal) surface. Thus, the cat should be laying dorsal side down.

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