(B) Terms Flashcards
What is the area from the Withers to the root of the tail called?
Back
The underside of the abdomen is known as the
Belly
What is the posterior muscle of the hind leg?
Biceps
The study of all life forms is known as
Biology
What is an animal vector in whose body the pathogenic organism develops and multiplies before being transmitted to the next host called?
Biological vector
What organ is a small balloon shaped structure that serves as a receptacle for fluid waiting to be eliminated
Bladder
A disease present in the blood or bodily fluids that is transmissible from animal to animal after ingestion or contact has occurred is known as
Blood-borne pathogen
A form of nonverbal communication where animals can express emotions and intentions through bodily movements is known as
Body language
What is a short muzzled dog with a flattened face called? It’s a genetic mutation
Brachycephalic
What is a slower than normal heart rate called?
Bradycardia
The act of producing offspring is known as
Breeding
What is the front part of body located between forelegs and below the chest called?
Brisket
Any of the major air passages of lungs which diverge from the windpipe are called
Bronchi
Buccopharyngeal refers to
To or near the cheek and pharynx
Fluid filled sacs or lesions that appear when fluid is trapped under a thin layer of skin are called
Bullae
