103-121 Flashcards
Which of these is the correct flow of blood through the heart?
Right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta.
Mary is also studying the physiology of the body systems. Which of these is a function of the circulatory system?
Transportation of nutrients, blood cells, gases, etc.
What are the percentages of cells and plasma in blood?
40% and 60%, respectively
Which of these is NOT part of the process of filtration of the blood through the urinary system?
Vena Cava
While Linda was running a laboratory test, she evaluated total plasma protein, and noticed an elevated total plans protein. This is a sign of?
All of the above
In most species, what are the kidneys shaped like?
Beans
Sammy is trying to run a urinalysis. He first had to obtain urine from the dog. How can he obtain urine from animals?
All of the above
Sammy found a decreased specific gravity in the urine. This could indicate all of the following EXCEPT:
Shock
If Sammy had noticed an increased specific gravity, it could indicate all of the following EXCEPT:
Chronic renal disease
Which of these is a chemical Sammy would NOT have evaluated in urine?
Saline
Which of these cells would Sammy NOT expect to see in an examination of urine sediment?
Viral cells
I live in a rural farming community where everyone owns some breed of dog. A few houses down from mine an Australian Cattle Dog aka Blue Heeler named Rigo. She is quite accustomed to guarding her territory against rodents, skunks, coyotes, and rabbits. Rigs was found with a half-eaten rabbit a few months ago and then she gave birth to a litter of eight puppies s few weeks latter. When they were old enough for their first set of vaccinations the veterinarian found that all the puppies were infected with hookworms. The veterinarian prescribed medication for all patients, including Rigo, and told my neighbor that they should be rechecked at their next visit. Rigos hookworm infection could have been caused by which of the following?
Both direct and indirect
Bone marrow produces?
Blood cells
What arteries supply blood to the head?
Carotid
Which of these is the scientific name for hookworm?
Ancylostoma caninum