Animal Behavior Flashcards
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Psychology
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scientific study of the human or animal mind and its functions
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Sociobiology
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scientific study of social behavior in animals and humans
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Species
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group or class of organisms which have common characteristics or qualities
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Colony
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group of organisms living together
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Parasites
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harmful organism which lives in or on another animal or plant
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Physiological
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characteristics of a living organisms functions and activities
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Estrus
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period in time in which females are sexually active
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Menstrual Cycle
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regular and natural change in a female’s body in order to make pregnancy possible
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Sperm
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male sex cell
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Amino Acid
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are known as the building blocks of protein; are needed for the body to survive
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Protein
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substance required for the structure, function and regulation of the body’s cells, tissues and organs
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Blood Pressure
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pressure releases by the blood against the wall of the blood vessels
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Vital Signs
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determining the rates and values of the body’s temperature, pulse and
respiration
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Temperature
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degree of heat in a living body
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Shock
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caused by severe injury and results in a weak pulse and low blood pressure
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Anemia/Anemic
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deficiency of hemoglobin, reducing the number of red blood cells; causes body weakness
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Fever
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when the temperature within the body is above normal
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Hypothermia
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when the temperature within the body is below normal
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Rectum
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anus
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Respiration
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act of breathing
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Inspiration
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expansion of air from the lungs
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Expiration
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expulsion of air from the lungs
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Respiration Rate
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number of inspirations per minute
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Respiration Depth
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intensity or indication of strain
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Respiration Rhythm
change in duration of inspiration and expiration
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Respiration Sound
absence of noise, except when the animal is at work or exercise
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Dyspnea
labored breathing
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Cardiovascular Disorders
disorders relating to the heart
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Congestive Heart Failure
condition where the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood to the body’s tissue
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Pulse Rate
measurement of the heart rate or the number of times the heart beats per minute
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Beats Per Minute (BPM)
number of heartbeats per minute
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Pulse Rate Frequency
number of beats per minute
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Pulse Rate Quality
tension on the arterial wall; an indication of the volume of blood flow
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Physical Activity
bodily activity which enhances o maintains health
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Atmospheric Conditions
weather conditions in the surrounding area
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Auscultate
listening with stethoscope or other instrument
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Femoral Pulse
pulse found inside the thigh of the hind leg
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Arrhythmia
irregular rhythm in the heart
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Panting
shorth quick breaths
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Colic
abdominal pain in horses
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Trachea
large membrane tube which allows air to pass to and from the lungs
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Gut Motility
ability to move and pass material through the gut
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Ambient Temperature
temperature of the environment or air
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Diagnosis
determination of the cause or nature of a condition
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
determines the number and type of blood cells present
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Plasma
liquid portion of blood
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Red Blood Cells
also known as erythrocytes; are produced in bone marrow and carry oxygen to the lungs
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White Blood Cells
defend the body from invading organisms
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Platelets
also known as thrombocytes; are responsible for clotting and increase with injury
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Blood Clotting
prevents bleeding when a blood vessel is injured
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Autoimmune
immune response which attacks an animals own tissues and cells
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Bone Marrow
soft, fatty tissue within the bone which is a major area for blood cell production
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Packed Cell Volume
used to determine the portion, or percentage, of the whole volume of blood occupied by red blood cells
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Red Blood Cell Count
number of red blood cells in a unit volume of blood and can be used to detect a problem with red blood cell production
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Hemoglobin
carries oxygen to the red blood cells and helps move them to other tissues
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Polycythemia
decreased blood flow
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Dehydration
loss of water from the body
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Lymph Nodes
gland masses of tissue which contain cells
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Inflammation
redness, swelling or pain on an area of the body
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Leukemia
form of cancer of the bone marrow which prevents an animal from producing a normal level of red and white blood cells and platelets
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Jugular
any of the three large veins in the neck
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Cephalic
vein located in the front leg
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Saphenous
two large veins neat the thigh in the hind leg
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Thoracic Inlet
opening at the top of the thoracic cavity
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Vasculature
arrangement of blood cells within the body
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Thoracic
relating to the thorax which is the cavity enclosed within the ribs and sternum
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Bevel
small hole on the needle which allows the blood to blow into the syringe
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Medial Saphenous
small vein located on the inside hind leg
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Intravenous (IV) Injection
injection within the vein
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Caudal Tail Vein
small vein located underneath the cattle's tail
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Vaccinations
medicines which contain weakened or dead bacteria and/or viruses which are injected into an animal to allow their body to create antibodies against the disease
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Antibodies
cells of the immune system which kill foreign objects in the body
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Drug Residue
substances of a drug which remain in the tissue of the animal
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Abscess
swollen area in body tissue which contains pus
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Intramuscular
injection of a substance directly into the muscle
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Subcutaneous
injection used to inject a dug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle
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Syringe Barrel
part of the syringe which holds the medicine
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Syringe Needle
mechanism through which the fluid is injected into the animal
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Guage
thickness, size or measure of an object
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Rabies
contagious fatal viral disease which is transmitted by saliva
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Distemper
infectious viral disease in dogs
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Adenovirus
disease of the upper respiratory system
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Bordetella
also referred to as kennel cough; contagious respiratory disease in dogs
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Rhinotracheitis
disease which causes an upper respiratory infection in cats
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Calicivirus
respiratory disease which affects cats
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Panleukopenia
highly contagious virus which is often fatal in cats
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Sarcoma
tumor found on cats
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Distal
away from the center of the body
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Cephalic
vein located on the front leg
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Lateral Saphenous
two large veins near the thigh on the hind leg
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Occlude
to close, shut or stop
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Equine Infectious Anemia
viral disease in horses; also known as swamo fever
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Streptococcus Equi/Strangles/Distemper
infectious disease in horses which affects the upper air passages
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West Nile
virus spread by mosquitoes which causes flu like symptoms and possibly death
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Sleeping Sickness
viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes which results in inflammation of the brain and possibly death
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Tetanus Toxoid
injection used to prevent tetanus; bacterial disease which causes involuntary muscle movements and spasms and often results in death
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Rhino/Flue
most common viral upper respiratory disease in horses; causes flu like symptoms
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Pasteurella or Mannheimia
bacterial disease which affects the upper respiratory tract
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Clostridial Disease
includes black disease, black leg, malignant oedema, tetanus and botulism; caused by bacteria and often result in death
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Black Disease
disease caused by parasites known as liver flukes which affect unvaccinated cattle and often results in death
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Black Leg
often occurs when animals are turned out or moved to new pastures; caused by a parasite known as clostridial spores; results in skin wounds, muscle trauma and death
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Malignant Oedema
can be caused by various clostridia and by contaminated injections; causes tissue infections, swelling and pain
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Botulism
caused by poultry litter in the pasture, attacks the muscles, nervous system and often results in death
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Pinkeye
highly infectious bacterial disease affecting the eye of cattle
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Leptospirosis
causes sickness and bloody urine in calves; in cows, it may cause swelling of the udder and even abortion
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Vibriosis
infectious bacterial disease of the genital tract which causes infertility and abortions in cows
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Brucellosis
infectious disease caused by bacteria known as Brucella and can cause abortion, reduced milk production, soreness, uterine infection and reduced conception
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Acidophilus
bacterial infection occurring in the mouth or gastrointestinal tract
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Anthrax
disease caused by bacteria which is ingested by cattle and causes fever, depression, body convulsions and most likely death
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Anaplasmosis
infectious blood disease caused by parasites and results in weight loss, trouble breathing, uncoordinated movement, abortion and death
