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The thoracic cavity contains what two major organs? |
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Name the attachments between each cardiac cell that allow them to transmit an impulse from one cell to another. |
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What is also known as the "pacemaker of the heart"? |
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The sinoatrial (SA) node. |
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What vessel normally carries oxygen-rich blood? |
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The outer layer that forms a fibrous sac around the heart is called: |
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The pulmonary circulation is under: |
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Which vein lies along the lateral aspect of the hind limb just above the hock? |
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Relaxation of the atria and ventricles. |
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The heart lies in the ____________, the space between the two pleural cavities. |
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The pathway of electrical conduction in the heart starts at the ___________, moves down to the AV node then to the ___________ and then to the Purkinje Fibers. |
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Describe the path of blood flow once blood enters the heart via the cranial vena cava. |
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Vena Cava --> r. atrium --> tricuspid valve --> r. ventricle --> pulmonic valve --> pulmonary artery --> pulmonary capillaries --> pulmonary vein --> l. atrium --> mitral valve --> l. ventricle --> aortic valve --> aorta |
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Explain what is occuring during the QRS wave. |
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The atria repolarize and the ventricles depolarize. |
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Explain what is occuring during the T wave. |
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The ventricles repolarize. |
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This specie has the largest erythrocyte: |
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You may see these immature granulocytes in circulation (horseshoe shaped nuclei): |
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Rarely seen in horses, have purple to blue granules in their cytoplasm: |
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Small, anucleated, and can be found on the feathered edge in clumps: |
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Red blood cell production is stimulated by hypoxia which targets what organ to release erythropoietin? |
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Typically what percentage of an animal's body weight is blood? |
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The function of the erythrocyte is to: |
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What blood protein plays a role in hemostasis? |
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An antigen may be destroyed in the body before the animal even shows clinical signs of sickness, because of this immunoglobulin: |
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Protein, hormones and lymphocytes. |
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The largest leukocyte whose major function is phagocytosis: |
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The leukocyte involved in antibody production and cellular immunity: |
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This leukocyte has distinct pink/red staining granules: |
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What does oxygen attach to in the erythrocytes? |
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The main function of this cell is to maintain hemostasis and keep the integrity of the vessel walls: |
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The largest lymphoid organ in the body: |
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This hormone is released by the kidney to stimulate erythropoiesis: |
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Name the two types of Specific Immunity. |
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Humoral and cell-mediated. |
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This structure is also known as the voice box. |
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If the pH level in the blood has decreased, carbon dioxide level in the blood is __________ and respiration should ___________. |
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Gas exchange occurs at the level of the: |
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List some elements that regulate breathing. |
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Medulla oblongata, stretch receptors, pH. |
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The volume of air inspired and expired during one breath. |
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What muscles contract during inhalation? |
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External intercostals and the diaphragm. |
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What are the two sinuses a dog and cat have? |
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Frontal and maxillary sinuses. |
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What equine disease is commonly known as "roaring"? |
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Name the functions of the respiratory system. |
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Exchange O2 and CO2, voice production, body temperature regulation, acid-base regulation, and sense of smell. |
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The sudden change in membrane potential that occurs with activity is called: |
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The part of the neuron that receives stimuli. |
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T or F A myelinated axon conducts a nerve impulse faster. |
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Cranial nerve X is also known as: |
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This part of the brain governs intelligence and learning. |
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An imbalance of what minerals can affect nerve function? |
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This supplies a rich network of blood vessels that carry nutrients and oxygen to the superficial tissues of the brain and spinal cord. |
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Cells that support neurons structurally and functionally, found in the central nervous system are called: |
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The part of the nervous system that controls conscious or voluntary movement functions. |
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T or F Efferent nerves carry nerve impulses to the Central Nervous System. |
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T or F On a non-myelinated axon depolarization takes place at the Nodes of Ranvier. |
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T or F Neurotransmitters are hormones that get released into the synaptic cleft. |
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T or F The ventral horn of the spinal cord is where sensory nerve impulses enter. |
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Name the common reflexes often assesed in practice. |
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Pupillary light reflex (PLR) and the palpebral reflex. |
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If ADH is absent urine volume _________. |
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The majority of filtration occurs where in the kidney? |
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The urinary tract is lined with this type of cell. |
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Transitional epithelial cells. |
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Which hormone causes reabsorption of sodium in the convoluted tubules? |
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Once fluid leaves the renal corpuscle and enters the PCT it becomes what type of fluid? |
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The basic functional unit of the kidney. |
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Which kidney is more cranial? |
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Name the three mechanisms by which the kidneys carry out waste elimination. |
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Filtration, reabsorption, and secretion. |
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Ruminants gain much of their energy from a product produced by microbes during fermentation. What is the product? |
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Bile acids are important in the digestion of: |
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Dental formula for an adult canine. |
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What cell is responsible for the production and secretion of hydrochloric acid? |
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Where are the following proteases (trypsin, chymotrypsin, and elastase) produced? |
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The wave of contractions that moves food down the GI tract. |
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The three sections of the small intestine from cranial to caudal: |
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Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. |
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What abdominal organ is absent in the horse and rat? |
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Name the functions of the liver. |
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Produces bile, metabolizes drugs and toxins, Produces proteins, stores glucose, metabolizes fat into energy, and stores vitamins. |
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The neurohypophysis is also known as the: |
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Which gland has both exocrine and endocrine functions: |
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Beta cells in the islets of Langerhans produce the hormone ________. |
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This hormone is also known as somatotrophin. |
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Hypoadrenocorticism is commonly referred to as: |
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The gland that is known as the master endocrine gland. |
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What two hormones are stored and released by the posterior pituitary? |
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An offspring is genetically male if an _____ spermatozoon fertilizes the ovum. |
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Where does fertilization usually take place? |
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What term refers to animals that cycle continuously throughout the year? |
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Testosterone is produced by _________________ in the male. |
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During an ovariohysterectomy, which ligaments are divided or cut to allow removal of the reproductive tract? |
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Suspensory ligament, round ligament, and the broad ligament. |
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Spermatogenesis takes place in the ___________. |
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Identify the accesory reproductive glands of the stallion. |
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The prostate gland, bulbourethral gland, and seminal vesicles. |
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Identify the accessory reproductive glands of the canine. |
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Name the three layers of the uterus. |
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Endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium. |
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Name the five stages of estrous. |
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Proestrus, estrus, metestrus, diestrus, and anestrus. |
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Describe what occurs to the ovary and hormone levels when an animal becomes pregnant. |
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The corpus luteum produces progesterone to help maintain pregnancy. |
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