Lecture 23/24: Reptilian GI Physiology (Wellehan) Flashcards
monophyletic group
group that contains all descendents from a common ancestor
squamate
lizards + snakes
first group to branch off from squamates
geckos
main radiant heat source
the sun
do most reptiles use radiant or contact heat sources in the wild?
radiant. It is difficult to maintain an even gradient with a contact heat source
space heaters and aquarium heaters provide contact, radiant, or convective heat?
convective
postprandial means:
after a meal
How is postprandial metabolic rate affected by temperature?
Higher temp = faster metabolic rate
Why are acrodont type teeth clinically relevant?
They are prone to periodontal disease and sloughing of the dental cascade. These type of teeth don’t continuously replace themselves
-common in chameleons
lead poisoning in gators can lead to:
loss of teeth
To do dental work on a gator, which nerve should be blocked?
mandibular
Herpesviruses are common in which reptiles?
tortoises and lizards
Where do herpesviruses reside histologically?
within host cell nuclei
What other clinical signs are assoc. with lizard herpesvirus?
stomatitis and hepatitis
Explain why cardio physiology is very important for GI in crocodiles *
Crocodiles have a complete vetricular septum unlike other reptiles. The right aortic arch is the main outflow of the heart, however the left aortic arch persists and carries less oxygenated blood. This blood with a higher CO2 can be carried to the stomach where it helps create a very low pH in the stomach. ligation of left aorta causes a decrease in gastric acid production
Which animals have a complete ventricular septum?
mammals, birds, crocodiles.
Foramen of Panizza
aperture b/w R and L aortic arches. Shrinks with adrenaline
Subpulmonary conus
cog-tooth valve that blocks pulmonary outlfow. Opened by adrenaline
In crocodiles, the right ventricle feeds which major arteries?
pulmonary and left aorta
pathway of respiratory system in birds
trachea –> bronchi –> bronchioles –> lungs –> air capillaries –> air sacs
increased bicarbonate –> O2 bound to hemoglobin
decreases. (causes O2 release)
gastric acid secretion –> chloride, bicarbonate
depletes chloride, increases bicarb.
clades of cryptosporidium are related by:
their trophic form (what part of the GI they infect)