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ch 4 vocab

QuestionAnswer
incisors front teeth
crown ABOVE gum line
root BELOW gum line
gingiva mucous membranes surrounding the teeth
pulp cavity sensitive cavity containing blood supply/nerves
deciduous teeth temp/baby teeth
dental calculus mineralized plaque
epulis tumor arising from membranes (or gingiva)
periodontal disease inflammation surrounding the teeth thats very common in pets
pharynx throat
fundus cranial, rounded portion
pylorus caudal portion
rugae gastric folds/ridges in stomach lining
duodenum first part in small intestine
jejunum second part of small intestine (longest portion)
Ileum third part of small intestine
mesentery membranous sheet that holds organs in place
villi microscopic, finger-like projections in the walls of small intestine
cecum small, blind sac where small + large intestines meet
ascending, transverse, descending colon 3 parts of colon arranged in a question mark
gallbladder small organ that stores bile
bile digestive juice
bilirubin orange/yellow pigment formed in the liver
icterus (jaundice) yellow discoloration of skin
pancreas produces, enzymes, insulin and glucagon
peristalsis wake like contractions
emesis vomiting
regurgitation passive event where food returns to oral cavity
borborygmus rumbling noises caused by gas/fluid
emaciation caused by malnutrition/starvation
palpation method of examining internal body by feeling
coprophagia ingestion of feces
idiopathic cause of disease is not known/understood
trichobezoar hairball
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