Week 4 Flashcards

1
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alimentary system

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GI system

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2
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aliment/o

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combining form for nourishment

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3
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stomat/o

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combining form for mouth

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4
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gnath/o

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combining form for jaw

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5
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prognathia

A

elongated/overshot mandible

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6
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brachygnathia

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shortened mandible

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7
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cheil/o

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combining form for lips

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8
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bucc/o

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combining form for cheek

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9
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rugae

A

specialized mucous membrane that contains irregular folds. in hard palate and stomach

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10
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palat/o

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combining form for palate

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11
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papillae

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elevations on the dorsal side of the tongue

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12
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filiform

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threadlike

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13
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fungiform

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mushroom shaped

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14
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vallate

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cup shaped

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15
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frenulum

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band of connective tissue un ventral surface of tongue

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16
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gloss/o

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combining form for tongue

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17
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dentition

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refers to the teeth as a whole

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18
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deciduous/primary dentition

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temporary set of teeth in young animals

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19
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incisor

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front tooth used for cutting. Abbreviated “I”

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20
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canine

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long, pointed bonelike tooth (aka cuspid, fang). Abbreviated “C”

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21
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premolar

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cheek tooth found between canine teeth and molars. AKA Bicuspid because they have 2 points. Abbreviated “P”

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22
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molar

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most caudally located cheek tooth used for grinding. Abbreviated “M”

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23
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dental formula

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shorthand method representing the type of tooth and number of each tooth.

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24
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cheek teeth

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molars and premolars

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25
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needle teeth

A

deciduous canines and third incisors of pigs

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26
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wolf teeth

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rudimentary premolar 1 in horses

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27
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milk teeth

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first set of teeth

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28
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tusks

A

permanent canine teeth of pigs

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29
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carnassial tooth

A

large, shearing cheek tooth. Upper P4 and lower M1 in dogs/ Upper P3 and lower M1 in cats.

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30
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fighting teeth

A

set of six teeth in llamas that include upper vestigial incisors and upper and lower canines on each side

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31
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triadan system

A

numbering system for teeth based on 3 digit numbers: first digit represents quadrant starting with upper right to upper left to lower left to lower right; the second and third digits represent the individual teeth starting at 01 from the rostral midline numbering up from rostral to caudal.

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32
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selennodont

A

animls with teeth that have crescents on their grinding surfaces (ie ruminants)

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33
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lophodont

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animals with teeth that have ridged occlusal surfaces (ie equine)

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34
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bunodont

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animlas with teeth that have worn, rounded surfaces (ie swine)

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35
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hypsodont

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animals with continuously erupting teeth (ie cheek teeth of ruminants)

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36
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pleurodont

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animals with teeth attached by one side of the inner jqw surface (ie lizards)

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37
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brachydont

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animals with permanently rooted teeth (ie carnivores)

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38
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cementum

A

bonelike connective tissue that covers the root of the tooth

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39
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dentin

A

connective tissue surrounding the tooth pulp

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40
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tooth pulp

A

contains nerves blood vessels and loose connective tissue

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41
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apical foramen

A

hole at the tip of the root where nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth

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42
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periodontia

A

structures that support the teeth

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43
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alveoli

A

sockets where teeth are situated

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44
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alveolar bone

A

surrounds the roots of the teeth

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45
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periodontal ligament

A

fibrous structure that holds the tooth in the alveolus. contains collagen fibers anchored to the cementum and the alveolar bone

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46
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gingiva

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mucous membrane that surrounds the teeth and forms the mouth lining

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47
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gingival sulcus

A

space that surrounds the tooth, located between the tooth and gingival margin

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48
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zygomatic salivary glands

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found medial to the zygomatic arch

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49
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parotid salivary glands

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found near the ear

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50
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sialaden/o & sial/o

A

combining forms for salivary glands

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51
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endodontics

A

branch of dentistry that involves treatment of diseases that affect the tooth pulp

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52
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exodontics

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branch of dentistry that involves extraction of teeth and related procedures

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53
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oral surgery

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branch of dentistry that involves surgical correction of the jaw, gums, and inside of mouth

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54
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orthodontics

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branch of dentistry that involves the guidance and correction of malocclusion

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55
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periodontics

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branch of dentistry that studies and treats the diseases of tooth supporting structures

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56
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pharynx

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cavity in the caudal oral cavity that joins the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. AKA throat

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57
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Ingesta

A

material taken in orally

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58
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ptyalism/hypersialosis

A

hypersalivation

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59
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deglutition

A

process of swallowing

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60
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esophagus

A

collapsible muscular tube connecting oral cavity to stomach. Located dorsal to the trachea.

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61
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celi/o

A

a combining form for abdomen

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62
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lapar/o

A

combining form for abdomen and flank

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63
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lesser omentum

A

fold of peritoneum that connects stomach to other visceral organs

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64
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greater omentum

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fold of peritoneum that connects the stomach to the dorsal abdominal wall

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65
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monogastric

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animals with one true, or glandular, stomach.

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66
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glandular stomach

A

one that produces secretions for digestion

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67
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ruminant vs. monogastric

A

ruminant have three forestomachs - rumen, reticulum, and omasum; actually outpouchings of the esophagus.

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68
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cardia

A

stomach entrance area located near esophagus

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69
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fundus

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base of an organ - the cranial, rounded part in stomach

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70
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stomach body

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aka corpus. rounded base or bottom - main part of organ

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71
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antrum

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caudal part of stomach, which is the constricted part that joins the pylorus.

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72
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pylorus

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narrow passage between the stomach and duodenum

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73
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pyloric sphincter

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muscle ring that controls flow of material from stomach to the duodenum of small intestine

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74
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pylor/o

A

“gatekeeper”

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75
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rugae

A

folds present in the mucosa of the stomach; contain glands that produce gastric juices and mucus

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76
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cud

A

in ruminants, regurgitated food particles, fiber, rumen fluid and rumen organisms.

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77
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rumen

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largest compartment of the ruminant stomach - serves as a fermentation vat. Divided into ventral and dorsal sac. AKA paunch.

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78
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reticulum

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most cranial compartment of the ruminant stomach - aka honeycomb because it is lined with a mucous membrane that contains numerous intersecting ridges

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79
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omasum

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third compartment of ruminant stomach. Has short, blunt papillae that grind food and squeeze fluid out before it enters the abomasum

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80
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abomasum

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fourth compartment of ruminant stomach - glandular portion that secretes digestive enzymes. AKA true stomach.

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81
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mucosa

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innermost lining of the digestive system

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82
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submucosa

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thick layer surrounding mucosa containing blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves

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83
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muscularis

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muscular layers containing smooth muscle responsible for movements of digestive tract. Arranged in two layers

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84
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serosa

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connective tissue layer covering the digestive tract. Secretes serous fluid for lubrication so abdominal organs move smoothly against each other without friction.

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85
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mesentary

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fold of peritoneum that attaches the small intestine to the dorsal abdominal wall

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86
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rumination

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process of bringing up food material from the stomach to the mouth for further chewing. 4 steps: regurgitation, remastication and resalivation, redeglutition.

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87
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duodenum

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proximal or first portion of the small intestine, nearest the mouth.

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88
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jejunum

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middle portion of the small intestine

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89
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ileum

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distal or last portion of the small intestine. AKA aboral portion.

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90
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chyle

A

milky fluid resulting from digestion in the small intestine. Absorbed through the intestinal wall and travels via the thoracic duct and into the veins.

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91
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cecum

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first part of large intestine. Pouch in which food enters from the ileum.

92
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colon

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middle part of large intestine, divided into transverse and descending portions.

93
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haustra

A

sacculations in cecum and colon of horses and pigs - act as buckets and prolong retention of material so microbes have additional time for digestion.

94
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rectum

A

caudal portion of large intestine

95
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anus

A

caudal opening of intestinal tract controlled by 2 sphincter muscles.

96
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proct/o

A

combining form referring to the anus and rectum collectively

97
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pelvic flexure

A

bend in the colon near the pelvis

98
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glycogen

A

excess glucose removed by the liver and stored

99
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sinusoids

A

channels

100
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parenchyma

A

functional elements of a tissue or organ

101
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bile

A

produced by liver; travels down hepatic duct to cystic duct to alkalinize the small intestine and aid in fat digestion.

102
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emulsification

A

fat digestion

103
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bilirubin

A

a pigment produced from the destruction of hemoglobin released by the liver in bile

104
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gallbladder

A

sac embedded in the liver that stores bile for later use.

105
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chol/e

A

combining form of bile or gall

106
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doch/o

A

receptacle

107
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cholecystic

A

pertaining to the gallbladder

108
Q

choledochus

A

common bile duct

109
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pancreas

A

elongated gland located near the cranial portion of the duodenum. Has endocrine and exocrine functions.

110
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Trypsin

A

pancreatic enzyme that digest protein

111
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lipase

A

pancreatic enzyme that digests fat

112
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amylase

A

pancreatic enzyme that digests carbohydrates

113
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enzymes

A

substances that chemically change another substance. Typically end in -ase

114
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Anabolism

A

building of body cells and substances

115
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catabolism

A

breaking down of body cells or substances

116
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metabolism

A

the process involved in the body’s use of nutrients

117
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villi

A

small hairlike projections in the small intestine where absorption of nutrients occurs

118
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crypts

A

blind sacs or valleys caused by villi

119
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prehension

A

grasping of food - collecting of food in the oral cavity

120
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peristalsis

A

series of wavelike contractions of smooth muscles

121
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protease

A

stomach enzyme

122
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chyme

A

semifluid mass of partly digested food that passes from the stomach

123
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segmentation

A

process of mixing food in small intestine. Delays movement of ingesta

124
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ballottement

A

diagnostic technique of hitting or tapping the wall of a fluid filled structure to bounce a solid structure against a wall. Used for pregnancy diagnosis and determination of abdominal contents

125
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barium

A

contrast material used for radiographic studies

126
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preprandial

A

before a meal

127
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postprandial

A

after a meal

128
Q

endoscope

A

generic term for tubelike instrument w/ lights and mirrors used to examine the body/organs internally

129
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hemoccult

A

test for hidden blood in stool

130
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Occult

A

hidden

131
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achalasia

A

inability to relax the smooth muscle of gi tract

132
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adontia

A

absence of teeth

133
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aerophagia

A

swallowing of air

134
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anal sacculitis

A

inflammation of anal sacs.

135
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inspissation

A

process of rendering dry or thickened by evaporation. Used to describe anal sac fluid in animals with anal sacculitis.

136
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ascariasis

A

parasitic infestation with roundworms of the genus Ascaris

137
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ascites

A

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

138
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atresia

A

occlusion or absence of normal body opening or tubular organ

139
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ruminal tympany

A

gas accumulation in the rumen

140
Q

borborygmus

A

gas movement in the GI tract that produces rumbling noise

141
Q

bruxism

A

involuntary grinding of teeth

142
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cachexia

A

general ill health and malnutrition

143
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cholecystitis

A

inflammation of gall bladder

144
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cirrhosis

A

degenerative disease that disturbs the structure and function of the liver.

145
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cirrh/p

A

tawny, orange yellow color

146
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colic

A

severe abdominal pain; common in horses

147
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colitis

A

inflammation of colon

148
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coprophagia

A

ingestion of fecal material

149
Q

corprophagic therapy

A

feeding a suspension of fecal pellets from a healthy animal to an ill animal. Used in some animal species (ie guinea pigs) to treat GI disease.

150
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cribbing

A

vice of equine in which an object is grasped between the teeth, pressure is applied, and air is inhaled.

151
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dental caries

A

decay and decalcification of teeth, producing a hole in the tooth

152
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displaced abomasum

A

disease of ruminants in which the fourth stomach becomes trapped under the rumen. Abbreviated DA or LDA or RDA

153
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diverticulitis

A

inflammation of a pouch or pouches occurring in the wall of a tubular organ

154
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dyschezia

A

difficulty defacating

155
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dysentery

A

number of disorders marked by inflammation of the intestine abdominal pain and diarrhea

156
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dysphagia

A

difficulty swallowing or eating

157
Q

emesis

A

forcible expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. Vomiting

158
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Per os

A

by mouth. Abbreviated PO. Opposite is NPO.

159
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enterocolitis

A

inflammation of the small intestine and large intestine

160
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epulis

A

benign tumor arising from periodontal mucous membranes

161
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eructation

A

belching or raising gas orally from the stomach

162
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eviscerate

A

remove or expose internal organs

163
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exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

A

metabolic disease in which the pancreas does not secrete adequate amounts of digestive enzymes and is associated with weight loss, fatty stools, and borborygmus. Abbreviated EPI

164
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fecalith/coprolith

A

stonelike fecal mass

165
Q

gastric dilation volvulus

A

condition usually seen in deep-chested canines in which the stomach fills with air, expands, and twists on itself. Abbreviated GDV

166
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gingival hyperplasia

A

overgrowth of gingiva characterized by firm, nonpainful swellings associated with the gingiva

167
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glossitis

A

inflammation of the tongue

168
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hematemesis

A

vomiting blood

169
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hematochezia

A

passage of bloody stool

170
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hemoperitoneum

A

blood in the peritoneum

171
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hepatoma

A

tumor of the liver

172
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hiatal hernia

A

protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm

173
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hydrops/dropsy

A

abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues or a body cavity.

174
Q

ileitis

A

inflammation of the ileum

175
Q

ileus

A

stoppage of intestinal peristalsis

176
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impaction

A

obstruction of an area, usually when feed is too dry

177
Q

inflammatory bowel disease

A

group of chronic GI disorders that are characterized microscopically by the infiltration of inflammatory cells into the lining of the digestive tract. Abbreviated IBD

178
Q

inguinal hernia

A

protrusion of bowel through the inguinal canal. Seen in groin.

179
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intussusception

A

telescoping of one part of the intestine into an adjacent part.

180
Q

total parenteral nutrition

A

process in which all of an animal’s nutritional requirements are met through a nutrutional liquid administered intravenously. Abbreviated TPN

181
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malocclusion

A

abnormal contact between teeth.

182
Q

melena

A

black, tarry stools containing digested blood. Suggests a bleeding problem in the upper GI tract.

183
Q

oronasal fistula

A

abnormal opening between nasal cavity and oral cavity. May be congenital, traumatic, or caused by dental disease

184
Q

palatoshisis

A

congenital fissure of the roof of the mouth that may involve the upper lip, hard palate, and soft palate. AKA cleft palate.

185
Q

perforating ulcer

A

erosion through the entire thickness of a surface

186
Q

periapical abscess

A

inflammation of tissues and collection of puss surrounding the apical portion of a tooth root due to pulpal disease.

187
Q

periodontitis

A

inflammation of the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth. AKA periodontal disease.

188
Q

pica

A

eating and licking abnormal substances or a depraved appetite

189
Q

polydipsia

A

excessive thirst or drinking. Abbreviated PD

190
Q

polyp

A

small growth on a mucous membrane

191
Q

polyphagia

A

excessive eating or swallowing

192
Q

prolapse

A

protrusion of viscera. ie rectal prolapse is a protrusion of the rectum through the anus

193
Q

quidding

A

condition in which food is taken into the mouth and chewed but falls from the mouth

194
Q

salivary mucocele

A

collection of saliva that has leaked from a damaged salivary gland or duct and is surrounded by granulation tissue

195
Q

scours

A

diarrhea in livestock

196
Q

portosystemic shunt

A

blood vessels bypass the liver and blood is not detoxified properly

197
Q

stenosis

A

narrowing of an opening

198
Q

stomatitis

A

inflammation of the mouth

199
Q

tenesmus

A

painful, ineffective defecation

200
Q

torsion

A

axial twist. Twisting around the long axis of the gut.

201
Q

trichobezoar

A

hairball

202
Q

trich/o

A

hair

203
Q

volvulus

A

twisting on itself

204
Q

abdominocentesis

A

surgical puncture to remove fluid from abdomen

205
Q

abomasopexy

A

surgical fixation of the abomasum of ruminants to the abdominal wall

206
Q

anastomosis

A

surgical connection between two tubular or hollow structures

207
Q

anoplasty

A

surgical repair of the anus

208
Q

bolus

A

rounded mass of food or large pharmaceutical preparation or to give something rapidly

209
Q

cholecystectomy

A

surgical removal of gallbladder

210
Q

colectomy

A

surgical removal of colon

211
Q

drench

A

to give medication in liquid form by mouth and forcing the animal to drink

212
Q

emetic

A

producing vomiting.

213
Q

enterostomy

A

surgical production of an artificial opening between the small intestine and the abdominal wall

214
Q

esophagoplasty

A

surgical repair of the esophagus

215
Q

fistula

A

abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs

216
Q

float

A

instrument used to file or rasp an equine’s premolar or molar teeth.

217
Q

gastropexy

A

surgical fixation of the stomach to the abdominal wall

218
Q

effluent

A

discharge

219
Q

stoma

A

opening created during a gastrostomy

220
Q

gavage

A

forced feeding or irrigation through a tube passed into the stomach

221
Q

laparotomy

A

surgical incision into the abdomen

222
Q

nasogastric intubation

A

placement of a tube through the nose into the stomach. Nasogastric is abbreviated NG

223
Q

orogastric intubation

A

passage of a tube from the mouth to the stomach

224
Q

palatoplasty

A

repair of a cleft palate

225
Q

transfaunation

A

transferring microbes from one animal to another to reinoculate the ill animal with a healthy microbial population. Used to treat cattle, particularly in cases of acidosis.

226
Q

trocarization

A

insertion of a pointed instrument into a body cavity or an organ. Trocar is usually inside a cannula, so once the trocar penetrates the membrane, it can be withdrawn and the cannula remains. Performed for acute cases of bloat to relieve pressure.

227
Q

ruminal paracentesis

A

trocarization treatment of ruminal bloat