deck 2 Flashcards
which term relates to structures closest to the trunk?
proximal
the under surface of the hind paw is described as?
plantar
which is the most rostral structure? ear tail zygomatic arch or foramen magnum?
zygomatic arch
salt is an electrolyte which dissolves into ions in water. which anion is found in common salt?
chloride
what proportion of total body weight is found within cells?
66%
how much fluid does an animal lose per day through respiration?
20ml/kg/24 hours
a solution which exerts a higher osmotic pressure than body fluid is?
hypertonic
ATP is formed within cells by which organelle?
mitachondria
which organelle is responsible for the transport of materials around the cell?
endoplasmic reticulum
the type of epithelium found lining blood vessels is?
simple squamous epithelium
which organ is retroperitoneal?
kidney
the pleura lining the inside of the ribcage is called?
costal pleura
the bones that form intramembranous ossifications are?
splanchic bones
the long thin skull of an animal such as a borzoi can be described as?
doliocephalic
the fabellae are located?
adjacent to the stifle
the greater trochanter is found?
lateral aspect of the proximal femur
the prime protractor of the forelimb is?
brachiocephalicus
type of muscle that is also described as striated muscle?
skeletal
what is meant by prehension?
pick up food
hydrochloric acid is produced by what cells?
parietal cells
which term means the same as poikilothermic?
ectothermic
if the rectal route cannot be used for taking a body temperature, what other location can be used?
ear canal
the word triage refers to?
prioritising cases for treatment
what is a biguanide?
used to clean wounds, chlorhexidine
what is the quarrentine period for animals entering the uk without a pet passport?
6 months
what is the name of the organisation that recognises and classifies pedigree cat breeds in the uk?
governing council of cat fancy (GCCF)
how much vitamin C should guinea pigs have a day?
50mg
what is vitamin A also known as?
retinol
what weight should a kitten have reached by the time it is weaned?
600g-1000g
the term that describes an animal which has 2 different alleles for the same gene?
heterozygous
how long can a parrott live for?
40-50 years
bacteria with a curved rod shape can be classed as?
bacilli
latin name for the flea?
ctenocephalides felis , canis
latin name for the canine biting louse?
trichodectes
the mite responsible for scaly legs in caged birds?
cnemidocoptes
what is walking dandruff?
cheyletiella
which parasite could potentially induce abortion in pregnant women?
toxoplasma gondii
