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Embryology & Anatomy
What is a hormone,
Which glands in the body are enti...,
Give an example of a hormone with...
30
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Hormones & Cell Signalling
What are the three main types of ...,
What are the consequences of cell...,
What are the two types of hormone...
26
cards
Hormone Transport and Kinetics
What are the two major communicat...,
What are the four organ endocrine...,
What are the four defining charac...
12
cards
Hypothalamus
Where is the hypothalamus located,
Where do the ventricles arise from,
Where is the pars nervosa
17
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Anterior Pituitary Gland
What hormones are produced by the...,
What cell types are found in the ...,
Which cells stain well and which ...
17
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Posterior Pituitary Gland
What is produced in the posterior...,
What are the clinical signs of de...,
What two types of receptors detec...
18
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Intracellular Signalling
Give some examples of second mess...,
What are receptor tyrosine kinases,
What are the two key signalling p...
11
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Adrenal Gland Structure and Function
Where are the adrenal glands located,
What are the three zones of the c...,
What type of tissue is present in...
10
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Corticosteroids
What are the two natural glucocor...,
What would animals suffer if gluc...,
Explain the hypothalamic pituitar...
14
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Physiology of Hyperadrenocorticism
What is hyperadrenocorticism char...,
What are the four main possible c...,
What is the most common cause of ...
12
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Pituitary Hyperadrenocorticism
What are the two types of hac,
In horses what type of hac is mos...,
In dogs what type of hac is most ...
13
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Hyperadrenocorticism – Diagnostic Testing
What is sensitivity,
What is specificity,
What are the two steps to diagnos...
11
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Hypoadrenocorticism
What hormone s are deficient in p...,
What are the types of hypoadrenoc...,
What pathophysiologic effects do ...
8
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Catecholamines
Why do the axons of the adrenal m...,
How does the synthesis of catecho...,
What are the sources of epinephri...
15
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Growth Hormones and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1
How is gh production regulated,
What are the long and short term ...,
What jak stat signalling pathway ...
11
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Thyroid Hormone Synthesis and Action
How does the thyroid gland form,
What does the thyroid gland consi...,
What is the function of the paraf...
17
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Physiology of Hypothyroidism
How does hypothyroidism affect gr...,
How does hypothyroidism affect me...,
How does hypothyroidism affect th...
20
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Physiology of Hyperthyroidism
Which is very rare canine or feli...,
Are most feline hyperthyroidism c...,
What does a hyperthyroid gland re...
12
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Structure and Function of Bone
What are the metabolic functions ...,
How does bone control phosphate m...,
What is the function of osteocalcin
9
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Calcium Homeostasis
What percentage of calcium is sto...,
What three forms of calcium can b...,
What are the two lines of defence...
18
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Physiology of Hypocalcaemia
What disorders can cause hypocalc...,
What causes pseudohypocalcaemia,
What are the main causes of hypoc...
8
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Phosphorus Homeostasis
What is the relation between phos...,
What are the two routes of phosph...,
What happens in response to low b...
16
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Physiology of Hypercalcaemia
What is the major target of calci...,
What is pthrp,
What are the mechanisms of hyperc...
13
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Pancreas Anatomy and Physiology
What is the function of the exocr...,
What are the three cell types of ...,
Where is somatostatin produced
16
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Physiology of Diabetes Mellitus
What are the two main types of di...,
What are the potential causes of ...,
What are the counter regulatory h...
13
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Gastrointestinal Hormones and Appetite Regulation
What is the primary function of t...,
What types of signalling take pla...,
What is the main difference betwe...
18
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Hormones & Energy Metabolism
How do hormones respond to negati...,
What is the main glucose source f...,
What do glucogenic propionate ket...
13
cards
Obesity and Insulin Resistance
What is insulin resistance,
What is the difference between ty...,
What are the sites of dysfunction...
15
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Thermoregulation
What is ecophysiology,
Define the following terms endoth...,
What is it called when no active ...
14
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Overview of Endocrine Histology
What happens to the cells of the ...,
What carrier proteins transport t...,
What are the three types of exocr...
12
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Introduction to the Integumentary System
In the epidermis what do the basa...,
What are keratinocytes,
What are melanocytes
9
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Structure and Function of the Skin
What are the functions of the skin,
What are the 5 layers of epidermi...,
What three non keratinocytes cell...
41
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Introduction to Immune Response in Skin
What is the difference between pr...,
What is the most common cause of ...,
If eosinophils are seen in a smea...
18
cards
Pruritus & Dermatological Response to Skin Damage
What are the two main types of pr...,
What does somatosensory activity ...,
What neuropeptide mediators and r...
28
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An Introduction to the Microbiology of the Skin
What skin microenvironments are c...,
What skin factors effect microbio...,
What factors predispose niches to...
51
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Anatomy Physiology and Clinical Implications of the Avian Integument
How does the avian skin differ fr...,
What are the three layers of the ...,
What are the two layers of the de...
24
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Skin Anatomy and Physiology of Exotic Pets
Why do ferrets overheat easily,
Which species have sensitive vibr...,
When do rabbits moult
28
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The Normal Ear
What are the three parts of the t...,
What is the main cranial nerve in...,
What are the functions of the ear
19
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Fleas
What is the gross anatomy of a flea,
What is the purpose of the exoske...,
What is the function of the senso...
15
cards
Flies
What are flies of veterinary impo...,
What are the two suborders of flies,
What are the four main types of n...
24
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Lice
What is the body plan of lice,
What are the physical adaptions o...,
How are lice mouthparts adapted
17
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Wounds Aetiology, Complications and Healing
What are the possible wound class...,
What is the difference between an...,
What is the key muscle that must ...
11
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Wounds Reconstruction
What factors affect skin tension,
What are multiple relaxing incisions,
How can skin flaps be classified
14
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Mites
How many body segments pairs of l...,
How can you differentiate the lar...,
What do parasitic mites feed on
22
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Ticks
What are the direct and indirect ...,
What are the two main parts of a ...,
What are the two main types of ticks
19
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