11. Reptiles Flashcards
1
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Chelonian
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An order of reptiles including tortoises , turtles. Peculiar in having part of the vertebrae , ribs , sternum united with dermal plates to form firm shell
2
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Ectothermic
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Cold blooded
Animal who can’t regulate own body temp so it fluctuates according to surroundings.
3
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Vasovagal response
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Reflex that causes heart to slow down and put out less blood. Causing a drop in bp
4
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MBD
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Metabolic bone disease.
Disease process where bones weakened due to improper balance of calcium and phosphorus
5
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Dysecdysis
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Inability for reptile to shed its skin properly