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Module 1 - Relationships Between Human and Animal Health Flashcards

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What does heterotrophic mean?

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Animals which cannot create their own food and depend on other organisms

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What does eukaryotic mean?

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Organisms with membrane bound organelles

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What is gastrulation?

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When immature stem cells differentiate into the three primordial germ layers

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What is the biological classification of organisms called?

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Taxonomic hierarchy

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What is phylogeny?

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Grouping of organisms based on evolutionary descent

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What is the taxonomic hierarchy?

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Life, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species

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How do you remember taxonomic hierarchy?

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Luckily Dear King Philip Came Over For Good Soup

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What is the domestication of animals?

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The evolutionary process of changing animal behaviour, morphology and genetics

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What were the first animals to be domesticated?

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Dogs

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Why were the first animals domesticated?

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For companionship

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What is naturally occurring domestication?

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When animals started hanging around humans for their own benefit

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What are some examples of naturally occurring domestication?

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Cats, birds and rats

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What is an affiliative relationship?

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Strong emotional attachment which assists positive wellbeing

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What is a companion animal?

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Domesticated animal whose needs can be met as companions in the home

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What is selective breeding?

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Choosing parents with particular traits and breeding from those

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What are the indirect values of animals?

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Ecosystem functioning
Balance of ecosystems

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What are the direct values of animals?

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Provide products and service to humans for economic value
Tourism

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What are the cultural values of animals?

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Cultures around the world have different values for certain animals

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What is zoonosis?

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The transmission of disease between animals and humans

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What are rickettsial?

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Cause by ticks and mites

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What is cyclozoonoses?

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> 1 vertebrate host but no invertabrate

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What is metazoonoses?

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Vertebrate and invertebrate host

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What is saprozoonoses?

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Vertebrate host and non-animal phase such as soil

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What is anthropozoonosis?

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Animal –> Human

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What is amphixenosis?

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Animal <–> Human

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What is zooanthroponosis?

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Animal <– Human

27
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Where do zoonotic diseases emerge from?

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  • Live animal markets
  • Intensive wildlife farming
  • Wildlife hunting
  • Domestic animals
28
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What is one health?

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It is considerations at a global scale
Human, environmental and animal health are all inextricably linked

29
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What was the main function of zoos before the 19th century?

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Used as a symbol of royal power

30
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When and where was the first zoo created?

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In 3500BC in Egypt

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What was a menagerie?

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A collection of captive animals frequently exotic kept for display

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What was the main function of zoos after the 19th century?

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Zoological gardens became more popular and more available to the public

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What was the historic approach of zoos?

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To get as many animals to entertain people

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What is the current approach of zoos?

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Focusing on conservation and human experience to inspire guests to have an impact

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What is physiology?

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The study of animal function and mechanisms

36
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How do animals impact human hearts?

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Lower resting heart rate and blood pressure, better recovery after heart attack

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How do animals impact human lungs and skin?

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  • Animal dander can trigger asthma and allergies
  • Having a pet as a child associated with reduced risk of allergic reactions
38
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How do animals impact human stress hormones?

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  • Reduction in cortisol in school children visited by dogs
  • 60 minutes of human canine interactions significantly reduce stress level
39
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What is cortisol?

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Stress hormone that regulates range of systems

40
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What is epinephrine?

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Also know as adrenalin is a stress hormone causing faster heart rate, clammy skin

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What negative impacts do humans have on animal physiology?

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  • Destruction of habitats
  • Poaching
  • Production industries
  • Neglect
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What positive impacts do humans have on animal physiology?

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  • Vet care
  • Increase of dopamine in animal after positive interaction
  • Petting reducing stress in animals
43
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What is psychology?

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The study of mind and behaviour

44
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What impacts do animals have on human psychology?

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  • Increased physical activity
  • Reducing stress and anxiety
  • Boosting self confidence
  • Helping meet new people
45
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What is animal assisted therapy (AAT)?

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Animals which assist in therapy for humans to improve social, emotional and cognitive function

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What is structured AAT?

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Intervention with specific goals and objectives and delivered by health professionals

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What is unstructured AAT?

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Volunteer animal handlers and group settings not linked to health professionals

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What are some problems of AAT?

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  • Possessive behaviour at the end of session
  • Does not work for people who fear animals
  • Grief reaction when session ends or animal dies
49
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How do we measure animal mental health?

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Through the use of physical signs, symptoms and behaviours

50
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What are stereotypies?

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Highly repetitive, functionless behaviour often as a sign of poor welfare

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