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Chapter 11 and 12
Terminology
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11/08/2011

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pituitary gland
Definition
located at the base of the brain, known as the master gland
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two lobes of pituitary gland
Definition
anterior (adenohypophysis) and posterior (neurohypophysis)
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Secretions of the anterior pituitary lobe
Definition
TSH, ACTH, LH
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TSH
Definition
thyroid stimulating hormone
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ACTH
Definition
adrenocortiotropic hormone
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LH
Definition
lutienizing hormone
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Secretions of posterior pituitary gland
Definition
antiduretic hormone, oxytocin
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Thyroid Gland
Definition
located on either side of the larynx, regulates metabolism, iodine uptake, and blood calcium levels
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Secretions of thyroid gland
Definition
triidothyronine, thyroxine, calcitonin
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Parathyroid glands
Definition
4 glands on the surface of the thyroid gland, helps regulate blood calcium and phosphorus levels
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adrenal gland
Definition
regulates electrolytes, metabolism, sexual functions, and the body's response to injury, two small glands
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adrenal cortex secrections
Definition
steroids
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adrenal medulla secretions
Definition
epinephrine, norepinephrine
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pancreas
Definition
function involves the secretion of digestive enzymes and the secretion of blood glucose regulating hormones
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pancreas secretions
Definition
insulin, glucagon
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gonands
Definition
sex cell glands, ovaries and testes
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secretions of the ovary
Definition
estrogen and progesterone
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secretions of the testicle
Definition
testosterone
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diabetes insipidus
Definition
insufficent antidiuretic hormone production
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diabetes mellitus
Definition
metabolic disorder of inadequate secretion of insulin or recognition of insulin by the body
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hyperglycemia
Definition
abnormally elevated blood glucose
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hyperthyroidism
Definition
condition of excessive thyroid hormone
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hypoglycemia
Definition
abnormally low blood glucose
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hypothyroidism
Definition
condition of thyroid hormone deficiency
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scrotum
Definition
external pouch that encloses testes
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testes
Definition
male sex glands that produce spermatozoa, develops in fetal abdomen
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combining forms for testes
Definition
orchi/o, orch/o, test/o, or testicul/o
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epididymis
Definition
secretes semen, stores semen before ejaculation, provides passageway for sperm, where sperm become motile
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ductus deferens
Definition
tube connected to epipymis that carries sperm into the pelvic region toward the urethra, excretory duct of the testes
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penis
Definition
carries reproductive and urinary products out of the body
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male accessory sex glands
Definition
seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral gland
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ovaries
Definition
female gonand, produces: estrogen, progesterone, and eggs
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combining forms for ovary
Definition
ovari/o
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uterine tubes (fallopian tubes)
Definition
fertilization occurs here
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combining form for uterus
Definition
hyster/o, metr/o, metri/o, uter/o
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uterus
Definition
doral to bladder, ventral to rectum
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cervix
Definition
marks cranial extent of the vagina, main function prevents foreign substances from entering uterus
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vagina
Definition
muscular tube lined with mucosa, serves as a passage for semen in the body and excretions/offspring out of the body
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vulva
Definition
female external genitalia, external opening to the urogenital tract
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mammary glands
Definition
milk producing glands in females
Term
# of mammary glands in bitch, queen
Definition
4 or more pairs
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# of mammary glands in sows
Definition
6 or more pairs
Term
# of mammary glands in cows
Definition
4
Term
# of mammary glands in mares, ewes, and does
Definition
2
Term
udder
Definition
mammary gland in large animals
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teat
Definition
nipple area
Term
combining forms for mammary glamds
Definition
mamm/o, mast/o
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Copulate/ coitus
Definition
sexual intercourse
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intromission
Definition
insertion of penis into vagina
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ejaculate
Definition
release semen
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placenta/afterbirth
Definition
female organ that develops and allows exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products
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umbilical cord
Definition
forms where the fetus communicates with the placenta
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umbilicus/navel
Definition
where umbilical cord was connected to the fetus
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gestation
Definition
period of development
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parturition/labor
Definition
act of giving birth
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antepartum
Definition
time before labor
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postpartum
Definition
immediately after labor
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neonate
Definition
newborn
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colostrum
Definition
thick fluid that contains nutrients and antibodies needed by the neonate
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cryptorchidism
Definition
undescended testicle
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dystocia
Definition
difficult birth
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hermaphroditism
Definition
condition of having both ovarian and testicular tissue
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mastitis
Definition
inflammation of mammary gland
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mastitis
Definition
inflammation of mammary gland
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metritis
Definition
inflammation of the uterus
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prosatitis
Definition
inflammation of the prostate
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pseudopregnancy
Definition
flase pregnancy
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pyometra
Definition
pus in the uterus
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retained placenta
Definition
nonpassage of the placenta after delivery of fetus
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uterine prolapse
Definition
protrusion of the uterus through the vaginal oriface
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cesarean section
Definition
C-section
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episiotomy
Definition
surgical incision of the perineum and vagina to facilitate delivery of the fetus and prevent damage to maternal structures
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hysterectomy
Definition
surgical remval of the uterus
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mastectomy
Definition
surgical remval of the mmamary gland or breast
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neuter
Definition
to sexually alter male
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orchiectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the testis
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ovarihysterectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the ovaries, uterine tubes and uterus
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