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Ms. Lewis first test
Question | Answer |
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Why is studying normal anatomy and physiology relevant to you as a vet tech? | So when they become sick or injured we will be able to take care of them. |
What is mitosis? List the five phases | A cell that divides. Interphase Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase |
What is Meiosis? | Cell division in the repro. process/system |
How are mitosis and meiosis similar? How are they different? | They are both cell division, meiosis only occurs in the repro. system, mitosis occurs everywhere else. |
Define nutrient. | Molecules and energy needed for organisms to live. |
List 6 nutrient categories and which three are capable of producing energy? | Water, carbs, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals 1.Carbs 2.Fats 3.Protiens |
What is meant by an essential nutrient? Give 2 examples. | A nutrient that cannot be produced by the animal. Ex1. Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin c. Ex2. Cats cannot make their own taurine. |
What is the most important nutrient? Why? What are some of the functions it serves? | Water. Most animals cannot survive without it for more than a few days. Metabolism requires water, is the main component of blood, is inside and outside of most cells. |