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Avian Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

– chemical processes which occur in a living organism and are
necessary for the maintenance of life, such as turning oxygen into carbon
dioxide

A

Metabolism

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2
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Avian Heart

Pumps blood throughout the body using blood_____

A

vessels

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3
Q

Is _____________ chambered, consisting of two atria and two

ventricles

A

4

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4
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Avian Blood Vessels

_____________: carry blood away from the heart

A

arteries

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5
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Avian Blood Vessels

___ carry blood back to the heart

A

veins

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6
Q

Major Avian Arteries

carotids:

A

carry blood to the head and brain

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7
Q

Major Avian Arteries

_____________: deliver blood to the wings

A

brachialis

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8
Q

Major Avian Arteries

pectorals:

A

take blood to the flight muscles

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9
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Major Avian Arteries

transports blood everywhere except the lungs

A

systemic

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10
Q

Major Avian Arteries

pulmonary:

A

pulmonary: brings blood to the lungs

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11
Q

Major Avian Veins

takes blood away from the wings

A

brachialis

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12
Q

Major Avian Veins

carries blood away from the head and brain

A

jugular

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13
Q

Major Avian Veins

brings blood away from the back of the body

A

inferior vena cava

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14
Q

Major Avian Veins

brings blood away from the front of the body

A

superior vena cava

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15
Q

The Digestive System

Takes in food, breaks it down into nutrients and the nutrients are absorbed in the _____________

A

blood stream

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16
Q

The Esophagus

Connects the mouth to the _____________

A

stomach

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17
Q

____- a pouch found in the esophagus of many birds which stores food for
later digestion or regurgitation for offspring

A

CROP

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18
Q

The Stomach
_____________: glandular part of the stomach where food is
partially digested

A

proventriculus

19
Q

The Stomach
_____________: muscular portion of the stomach which grinds
food, often with the help of ingested stones or grit

A

GIZZARD

20
Q

The Small Intestine _____________ in herbivorous birds

A

longer

21
Q

The small intestine is ____ in carnivorous birds

A

shorter

22
Q

The Large Intestine

• Is also known as the _____________

A

colon

23
Q

Connects to the _____________, where all waste products meet to exit the body

A

colaca

24
Q

The Endocrine System

• Consists of glands and hormones which _____________ growth,development, reproduction and behavior

A

regulate

25
Q

The Adrenal Glands

• Are located on top of each _____________

A

kidney

26
Q

_____________: regulates salt and water balance in the body

A

aldosterone

27
Q

controls carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism

A

cortisol

28
Q

The Pancreas
• _____________ acids found in the mixture of food passed from the
stomach

A

neutralizes

29
Q

The Pancreas

• Produces insulin which breaks down _____________ and other nutrients in the body

A

glucose

30
Q

The Pituitary Gland

• Is located on the base of the _____________

A

brain

31
Q

The Thyroid Gland

• Is located at the base of the _____________

A

neck

32
Q

Regulates how fast a bird _____________ energy or makes proteins

A

burns

33
Q

The Excretory System
• Controls the amount of _____________ in the body
• Removes metabolic wastes

A

water

34
Q

The Kidneys

• _____________ waste products out of blood

A

filiters

35
Q

The Urethra-rids of waste

• Is a _____________ tube used for excreting wastes

A

hollow

36
Q

The Immune System

• Identifies and kills _____________

A

Pathogen – any disease causing agent, such as a virus or bacteria

37
Q

The Adaptive Immune System
• Attacks specific threats to the body
• Plans different defenses for various invaders
• Works with the innate _____________ system in order to prevent attacks and memorize how to kill the pathogens

A

immune

38
Q

The Integumentary System

• Includes _____________, feathers and claws

A

skin

39
Q

_____________: outermost layer of skin

A

epidermis

40
Q

_______: connective tissue which provides the body with

A

dermis

41
Q

_____________ _____: provides insulation and nutrient storage

A

subcutaneous tissue

42
Q

_____________ _____: provides insulation and nutrient storage

A

subcutaneous tissue

43
Q

_____ Provide insulation for a bird

A

feathers

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