Chapter 21

Question 1

Congenital

Answer 1

born with specific condition. Can be genetic or environmentally induced

Question 2

Dehydration

Answer 2

abnormal depletion of body fluids

Question 3

Foal

Answer 3

juvenile horse nursing from its mother

Question 4

Genetic

Answer 4

inherited.

Question 5

Hypoglycemia

Answer 5

lower than normal levels of blood glucose resulting in lack of fuel to the brain and other organ systems

Question 6

Hypothermia

Answer 6

abnormally low body temperature. the measured body temperature must be compared with what is normal the age group because neonates have lower body temperatures than adults

Question 7

Mare

Answer 7

adult female horse

Question 8

Neonatal period

Answer 8

in puppies and kittens, the first 2 to 4 weeks of life are characterized by complete dependence on the mother because of incomplete neurologic functions, such as audio and visual abilites and proper spinal reflexes

Question 9

Thermogenesis

Answer 9

the ability to generate heat through physiologic processes, such as shivering or intake of food