Animal Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
anatomy
the study of the structure of the body and the relation of its parts
apnea
no breathing
articulation
a joint which is formed when two or more bones are united by fibrous, elastic, or cartilaginous tissue
canthi
corner of the eyelids where they come together
conjunctiva
the thin, transparent membrane that covers the front portion of the eyeball and lines the interior surfaces of eyelids
cornea
the clear “window” of the front of the eye that admits light to the interior part of the eye
coronary
means relating to the heart; coronary arteries carry oxygen and nutrients to the heart
dead space
air pathways in the respiratory system
dyspnea
difficult breathing
dystocia
difficult birth
endocrine glands
glands or cells that release hormones directly into the bloodstream
estrous cycle
the period from the beginning of one heat cycle to the beginning of the next
estrus
the stage of the estrus cycle when female is sexually receptive to the male and will allow breeding to take place
“heat period”
eupnea
normal, quiet respiration
exocrine glands
glands that release their secretions through ducts that lead directly to the location intended to be controlled
ex. salivary glands
extracellular
homeostasis
hormone
hypertonic
hypotonic
intercellular
intracellular
isotonic
lacrimal apparatus
