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VET 109- A + P
Midterm Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is anatomy? | the form and structure of the body and its parts |
| What is physiology? | the functions of the body and its parts |
| Is the carpus or metacarpus more distal or proximal? | the metacarpus is distal in relation to the carpus, the carpus is proximal in relation to the metacarpus |
| What are the cell levels of organization? | cells > tissues > organs > organ systems >organisms |
| What is mesial? | toward the median line of the body |
| What is the area of the cranium between the ears of a horse? | poll |
| What is the powerhouse of the cell? | mitochondria |
| What makes up cytoplasm? | cytosol (proteins, electrolytes, AA, simple sugars), flexible cytoskeleton, organelles. |
| What are chromatin, ribosomes, and peroxisomes? | they are proteins |
| What is osmosis? | the passive movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from dilute solution to more concentrated one |
| Do mucous membranes have connections to the outside environment? | yes |
| Average CRT (capillary refill time) | 1-2 seconds |
| What color would MM be if bilirubin is high? | yellow/icteric |
| What is the 3rd phalanx on the horse commonly known as? (look in skeletal/anatomical terms) | the coffin bone |
| Where are proteins synthesized? | rough endoplasmic reticulum |
| What is isotonic solution? | where osmolality is comparable to that of normal blood |
| What is hypertonic solution? | osmolality is greater than that of blood |
| What is hypotonic solution? | osmolality is less than that of blood |
| The chemical symbol for sodium? | Na |
| The chemical symbol for potassium? | K |
| What do errors in DNA replication cause? | genetic mutations |
| What is it called when the cell is actively dividing | mitotic phase |
| What occurs when a cell divides into equal parts? | mitosis |
| The glands that are manually expressed | anal glands |
| What route can you give chemotherapy drugs? | intravenously |
| The side effects of chemotherapy drugs | nausea, diarrhea, hair loss, decreased blood cell production |
| The 2 molecules used by the body to produce energy? | glucose and oxygen |
| What structure in the cytoplasm contains DNA? | the nucleus |
| What type of gland has a duct and secretes to a nearby area? | exocrine gland |
| What is a deadly form of skin cancer? | malignant melanoma |
| What is the most common type of cartilage? | hyaline cartilage |
| What are positively ions called? | cations |
| These substances manufactured in the skin have antibacterial and antifungal properties. | sebum |
| What type of fat does a grizzly bear have? | brown fat |
| What is responsible for raising the hackles in an animal? | arrector pili muscles |
| What does a melanocyte do? | produces melanin |
| This element is required for muscle contraction, nerve impulses, and blood clotting | potassium |
| This is a serious and extremely painful hoof disease in horses. | navicular disease or laminitis |
| These cells "eat" foreign invaders and fight diseases | lymphocytes (type of white blood cell) |
| What are the phases of fluid administration? | resuscitation > replacement > maintenance |
| This an aggressive mass that can spread to other parts of the body | malignant neoplasms |
| What makes up DNA? | a nitrogenous base, a 5 carbon sugar, and a phosphate group |
| What agents can cause cancer? | environmental pollutants, food additives, radiation, viruses, chemicals |
| What type of hair is considered the undercoat? | secondary / wool-type hairs |
| Where are the locations of the cutaneous pouch in sheep? | infraorbital, interdigital, inguinal |
| What causes laminitis in horses? | endocrine diseases, too much weight bearing, excessive sugar intake. |
| What is the PH of a healthy animal? | 7 |
| What is an acidic PH? | any PH below 7 |
| What is an alkaline PH? | and PH above 7 |
| What are the steps in wound healing? and what takes place in each step? | hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, remodeling |
| What does the integumentary consist of? | epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, and special features |
| What are the connective tissues? | loose (areolar, adipose, and reticular) and dense (dense regular, dense irregular, and elastic) |
| What can metabolic acidosis cause? | anorexia, vomiting, lethargy, muscle wasting, reduce blood flow |
| What is edema? | a common sign of an abnormal movement of fluid from the vascular space into the interstitial space, excess fluid is trapped. |
| What is ascites? | buildup of fluid in the abdomen |
| What causes severe pruritus alopecia, and scabbing on the skin? | mites, which causes mange |
| The nitrogen bases in DNA? | adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine |
| Types of specialized connective tissues? | cartilage (hyaline, elastic, fibrocartilage), bone, and blood |
| What can cause a genetic error? | mutagens |
| What are the horns composed of? | keratin |
| What can be found on a skin scraping? | mites |
| How many quadrants are in an animals mouth? | 4 |
| What type of tissue lines the bladder? | transitional epithelium |
| What causes allergies? | airborne allergens: pollen, dander, dust, mites, mold |
| What causes asthma? | irritants and allergens in the environment |
| These IV fluids have molecules too large to cross the vascular walls. | colloid fluids |
| What does adipose tissue look like? | white |
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