Patho Lab - Clinical Signs & Symptoms Flashcards
elevation of body temp. for long periods; cause if there is an infection
fever/pyrexia
transient conditions low body temp
hypothermia
transient conditions high body temp
hyperthermia
decrease in functional activity
depression
increase motor activity, constant walking and vocalization
restlessness
abnormal drowsiness
lethargy
excessive body condition/leanness or wasted body condition
emaciation
general physical wasting & malnutrition
cachexia
feeling of exhaustion with failure of circulation
collapse
affects hunger center of hypothalamus
anorexia nervosa
act of disgorging stomach
emesis/vomiting
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuation w more/less fluid stool
diarrhea
itching due to irritation of sensory nerve endings
pruritus
loss of hair, feather, wool
alopecia
circulatory deficiency
shock
exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of certain object or situation
phobia tendencies