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Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

1
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pharynx

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The common passage way that leads to the respiratory and GI systems

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Horse RR

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8-16 RR

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3
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Aveol

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Microscopic clusters of sacs where gas exchange happen

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periosteum

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the thin protective outer layer of the bone

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5
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epiphyseal cartilage

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Where bone marrow will grow in length

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Adipose function

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stores excessive nutrients

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7
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what muscle is contracted when the hackles are raised?

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Arrector pili

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8
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melanocytes

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pigment cells

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sesamoid bone

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tiny bones found along free moving joints attached to tendons to reduce friction

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10
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short bones

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cubonial, small about equal size in all directions and work as shock absorbers

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11
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where does the bone form a joint with another bone

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articular surface

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12
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feline RR

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24-42

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metaphysis

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joints the diaphysis and the epiphysis

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14
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Trachea

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has rings in a c shaped form made of cartilage to keep it’s shape

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bronchioles

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the shortest branches; smooth muscle

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hypodermis

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loose connective tissue w/ adipose tissue

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17
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sphincter

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a ring of muscle that decreases the size of an opening

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18
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adduction

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to move inward or toward the midsection of an animal

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19
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epigottis

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the flap that covers the larynx when swallowing

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20
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pleura

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a membrane that lines the lungs thoracic and diaphragm. It prevents friction

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21
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plumo

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lungs

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22
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blood function

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transports O2 and nutrients

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23
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Bovine RR

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12-36

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24
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diaphragm

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a muscle located beneath the lungs

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25
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where can you find epithelial tissue?

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on the interior and exterior surfaces of the body

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pacinian corpuscles

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detect pressure

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Bones function

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provide structure

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physiology

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describes the mechanism behind the function of the body and its various components

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synovial joint

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freely moveable

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epiphysis

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the enlarged end of the long bone where growth occurs

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Medullary cavity

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the hollow area filled with bone marrow. where bone cells are produced

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diaphysis

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the base of a long bone

33
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Fibrous joint

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immoveable joint

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exocrine glands

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secrete substances through ducts

35
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cartilage

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composed of chondrocytes and fibers in a thick matrix. provides flexibility, cushioning and structure

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collagen function

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provides strength

37
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Ambulation

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reflexive stepping

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cartilaginous joint

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slightly moveable

39
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meissner’s corpuscles

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detect cold

40
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appendicular skeleton

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the skeleton of the limbs

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extension

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increasing the angles between two bones

42
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canine RR

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10-33

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endocrine

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excretes hormones directly into blood stream

44
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bronchial tree

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describes how the branches gets smaller

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axial skeleton

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the skeleton on the midline of the body

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flat bones

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flat thin bones used for protection

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dermis

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made up of connective tissue w/ blood vessels, nerve endings, glands and hair follicles

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anatomy

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the study of normal structure of various body organs and their location

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whiskers

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detect movement

50
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septun

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the groove between the nostrils

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endosteum

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thin protective layer of the medullary cavity

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epidermis has

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no blood vessels, and 4 additional layers

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bronchi

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the branches that goes from your trachea to your lungs

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penumo

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air

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abduction

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the movement of something away from the animals midsection

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integumentary system

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the outer covering of the body

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flexion

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the decrease of the angle between two bones

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pneoea

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breathing

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function of the epithelial tissue

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to protect, form glands, absorb and secrete substances

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loose connective tissue function

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to provide strength, support and elasticity

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specialized integument

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grow from a specialized dermis and consists of cornified epidermal cells called keratin

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Bones of appendicular skeleton in order (front)

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scapula,clavicle,humerus,ulna, radius,carpus, metacarpals, phalanges

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Bones of appendicular skeleton in order (back)

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pelvis, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, Tarsus, metatarsals, phalanges

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bones of the axial skeleton in order

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vertebrae, skull and sternum

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