(D) Terms Flashcards
A ___ _______ is a license obtained by a veterinarian. Allows them to purchase or dispense controlled substances to take place under their supervision
DEA License
What is the animal’s first set of teeth known as?
Hint: aka baby teeth
Deciduous teeth
Which type of sores develop from pressure caused by recumbency; increased skin moisture, & irritation
Decubital Sores
What is another term that relates to the skin?
Dermatological
What is any disease of the skin classified under?
Dermatopathy
What is a group of fungal infections that can affect the skin, hair, and nails?
Dermatophytes a
What is the extra toe found on the inside of a dogs front leg called?
Dewclaw
What is the name of the “rare disorder that affects water metabolism?” It prevents body from conserving water and releasing too much water
Diabetes insipidus
What is the muscle that divides the thoracic & abdominal cavities called?
Diaphragm
What does the Digestive system include? M____, t____, s_______ g_____, e________, s______, i________, p_______, c____, l____, & g__________
Mouth, teeth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, colon, liver, & gallbladder
Listening to the sounds of the body w/o any instrument, only the ears, I know as?
Direct ausculation
This term describes a structure that is farther than the point of origin / away from the body
Distal
What sugar is formed when 2 monosaccharides are joined by glycosidic linkage?
Disaccharide
This term pertains to the back of the animal towards the spine
Dorsal
What is the imaginary line that divides the body into dorsal and ventral portions called?
Dorsal plain
A position in which the animal is laying on its dorsum or back is known as.
Dorsal recumbency
The amount of medication given at a single time is known as
Dose
What term describes the first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, leading to the jejunum?
Duodenum
A difficult birthing process is defined as what?
Dystocia
