(R) Terms Flashcards
What is the cranial long bone of the forelimb that runs from the elbow to the carpus called?
Radius
What is a vaccine made from a live, nonpathogeic virus called?
Recombinant Vaccine
The lower part of the alimentary canal is called?
Rectum
What is the term used for “laying down”?
Recumbent
What term relates to the kidneys?
Renal
A _______ _______ is produced by a gland, organ, or cell associated w/ reproductive system which affects other parts of the body
Reproductive hormone
The total number of breaths taken by an animal for the duration of a minute is known as _______ _______
Respiration rate
The _______ _______ includes the mouth, nose, trachea, and lungs. It’s responsible for absorbing oxygen and discharging carbon dioxide
Respiratory System
_______ is a potentially life-threatening syndrome resulting from the breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers w/ leakage of muscle contents into the circulation
Rhabdomyolysis
One of the long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans & extends from spine to the sternum is known as
Ribs
The _______ are rod shaped or variably spherical nonfilterable bacteria & most species are Gram negative
Rickettsiae
What term refers to the nose end of the head?
Rostral
What is the “thick, dense hair located around the top of the neck” called?
Ruff
