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in dogs and cats, where does the heart lie.
at a level between the 3rd and 7th ribs in the intrapleural space
in horses and ruminants, where does the heart lie
at a level between the 2nd and 6th ribs in the intrapleural space
mediastinum
also known as the intrapleural space, it is the space between the pleural covering of the right lung and the pleural covering of the left lung
pericardium
the outer layer of the heart
the pericardium consists of what 2 layers
an outer "fibrous pericardium" and am inner "serous pericardium"
what 2 layers make up the serous pericardium
the inner visceral layer "epicardium" and the outer parietal layer
visceral
pertaining to the soft internal organs
parietal
pertaining to the wall of an organ or a cavity
systole
cardiac contraction, the heart muscles contract and blood is ejected from the atria to the ventricles, to the arteries
auricles
largest and most visible parts of the atria.
interventricular sulci
the groove of fat and blood vessels that separate the ventricles of the heart
ductus arteriosus
the bypass opening between the pulmonary artery and aorta in a fetus
interventricular septum
the tissue that separates the right and left ventricles
explain the flow of deoxygenated blood through the heart to be oxygenated
Deoxygenated blood flows through the vena cava, into the right atrium. From the right atrium it goes through the tricuspid valve. From the tricuspid valve it flows into the right ventricle, which in turn puts it through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary artery. From the pulmonary artery blood flows through vessels to the pulmonary capillaries of the alveoli, where the oxygen exchange happens. From the pulmonary capillaries oxygenated blood travel through vessels that merge into becoming the pulmonary veins that bring the blood into the left atrium. From the left atrium the blood goes through the mitral valve into the left ventricle. From there the blood travels through the aortic valve to the aorta, and from the aorta into the rest of the body.
what is the purpose of the tricuspid, pulmonary, and mitral valve
to prevent backwards flow of blood
How many flaps do the tricuspid, mitral, and aorta valve have
The tricuspid has three,mitral has two, and the aorta has 3
Which ventricle wall is thicker
The left
diastole
when the heart relaxes and refills with blood to be ejected during the next systolic contraction
what are the 2 main parts of cardiac contraction
systole and diastole
sinoatrial node (SA node)
it gives the impulse for a heartbeat, it is the pacemaker of the heart. iys located in the right atrium
what causes the heart muscle to contract
depolarization of the cells, which in turn generates an electrical current
Describe the place of the base and the apex of the heart
The base is the top of the heart, is the bottom of the heart closest to the left ventricle. in an animal, the base is cranial and the apex is caudal
describe the fastest way the heart contracts
The impulse generated by the SA node travels quickly down fast conducting muscle fibers to the AV node. There is a slight delay in the AV node that permits the atria to complete their systolic contraction before the ventricular systole begins. After the delay at the AV node, the electrical impulses resume through specialized fibers in the ventricles called the bundle of His and the purkinje fibers. The bundle of His fibers run down the interventricular septum to the bottom of the left and right ventricles, and the purkinje fibers carry the impulses from the bundle of his fibers up to the ventricular myocardium
describe the cardiac cycle
A)The SA node depolarizes, both atria and ventricles relax
B) atria contract (atrial systole), opening up the tricuspid and mitral valves.
C) ventricles contract as atrias relax with tricuspid and mitral valves closed, opening the artery and aorta valves.
D) beginning diastole, artery and aorta valves closed, tricuspid and mitral valves open, relaxing ventricles pull blood in from relaxed atria.
what is the major distinction between a fetus and a newborn
The newborn received oxygen through its own lungs. The fetus receive oxygen from the blood of the mother through the placenta
ductus venosus
the liver bypass of a fetus
foramen ovale
the bypass between the left and right atria in a fetus
describe the blood circulation in the fetus
The oxygenated blood from the placenta flows into the fetus through the umbilical vein. The blood from the umbilical vein flow through the liver and the ductus venosus into the caudal vena cava where it mixes with deoxygenated blood from the fetal systemic circulation. From the vena cava the blood flows into the right atrium which goes through the foramen ovale between the right and left atria, directly into the left atrium. The blood then goes into the pulmonary artery where blood flow May go into the lungs, or through the ductus arteriosus, directly into the aorta. From the aorta blood flow through the fetal systemic circulation where it supplies oxygen and collects waste products from the tissues and then back to the placenta to be reoxygenated
auscultation
listening to the heart
What is the usual cardiac rhythm described as
lub dub. lub is called S1 and dub S2
what is the happening when you hear "lub" S1
The simultaneous closure of the tricuspid and mitral valves at the beginning of ventricular systole
What side of the chest are the tricuspid and mitral valve heard the best
The tricuspid valve is heard best on the right, and the mitral valve is heard best on the left
what is the happening when you hear "dub" S2
The closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves at the beginning of ventricular diastole
What sides of the chest are the aortic and pulmonic valves heard best
both on the left side
cardiac output
The amount of blood leaves the heart
What 2 factors determine cardiac output
Stroke volume and heart rate
stroke volume
The amount of blood ejected with each cardiac contraction
heart rate
How often heart contracts
What is the formula used to calculate cardiac output
CO (cardiac output) = SV (stroke volume) x HR (heart rate)
contractility
when the heart contracts more forcefully do to an increase cardiac output
P wave
One an EKG its the bump associated with the depolarization of the atria
QRS complex wave
in an EKG, the wave created by ventricular depolarization
T wave
on an EKG, the bump created by repolarization of the ventricles
how does an EKG work
Using metal electrodeds attached to the skin, a stylus moves across graph paper creating a record of the depolarization and repolarization of the heart as waves
What is the largest artery in the body
The aorta
where is the cephalic vein
it run between the elbow and the carpus on the cranio-medial aspect of the forearm
Where is the femoral vein
It runs along the medial aspect of the hind limb between the groin and the tarsal joint. it is used in cats more than in dogs
Where is the saphenous vein
It runs along the lateral aspect of the hind limb from the cranial aspect of the leg just above the tarsus to the caudal aspect just below the knee. More used in dogs than cats
Where is the jugular vein
Along the ventral aspect of each side of the neck, from the mandible to the shoulder in the muscular jugular groove
where is the coccygeal vein
it runs along the ventral midline of the tail. mainly used in ruminants and rodents
What are the 3 main functions of blood
transportation, regulation and defense
hemoconcentration
when there is less plasma in the bloodstream and the cells become more concentrated
hemodilution
when extra fluid in the plasma dilutes the cells
what is the normal blood pH range
7.35-7.45, ideal being 7.4 (slightly alkaline
how many clotting factors are found in the blood
13
what is the liquid portion of blood called
plasma
what is the cellular portion of blood made up of
red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
what are the gases most abundant in plasma
oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen
hemoglobin
the protein in red blood cells that gives them there red color and enables them to carry large amounts of oxygen
red blood cells (erythrocytes)
they carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells and tissues of the body by the production of hemoglobin which binds with oxygen
platelets (thrombocytes)
they help prevent leaks from damaged blood vessels
hematopoiesis
term for production of all blood cells
erythropoiesis
the process of red cell production
when stained what color is hemoglobin
red
whay do you have when you see lavender colored cytoplasm
polychromasia, its when cells are not fully mature, but hemoglobin production is happening
What do you have when you see a red stained cytoplasm
A mature red blood cell
What does a mature red blood cell contain
65% water, 35% solids with hemoglobin making up about 95% of the solids
hemolysis
when the RBC sac ruptures
What are the two components of hemoglobin
Heme, which is the pigment portion and is produced in the mitochondria , and globin which is the protein portion and is produced by the ribosomes
Many oxygen molecules can a hemoglobin carry
every heme group can carry a molecule of oxygen, four heme groups attached to each globin molecule, so each hemoglobin molecule can carry four molecules of oxygen
What are the normal types of hemoglobin
Embryonic hemoglobin (HbE) which is found early and developing fetuses, fetal hemoglobin (HbF) which is present in fetal blood during mid to late gestation and up to a couple months after birth, and adult hemoglobin (Hb) found in the red blood cells beginning a couple weeks to a couple months after birth
What is one of the best sources of energy for red blood cells
Glucose
What is the average life span of red blood cells
Dogs / 110 days, cats / about 68 days, horses and sheep / up to 150 days, cows / a 160 days, mice / 20 to 30 days
senescence
The process of aging in red blood cells
extravascular hemolysis
The destruction of red blood cells that takes place outside the cardiovascular system by microphages all over the body. 90% of the destruction of senescent red blood cells occurs by this
intravascular hemolysis
Destruction of normal red blood cells that takes place within blood vessels. About 10% of normal red blood cells destruct by this
anemia
Decreased oxygen carrying capacity of the blood cause by insufficient numbers of red blood cells, decreased hemoglobin concentration, or a combination of both
polycythemia
Increase above normal in the number of red blood cells
What are the three types of polycythemia
Relative polycythemia, compensatory polycythemia, polycythemia rubra Vera
platelets
Pieces of cytoplasm that have been isolated and released from giant multinucleated cells (megakaryocytes) in the bone marrow. They are also known as thrombocytes
thrombopoiesis
production of platelets
What are the three specific platelet functions
Maintenance of vascular integrity, platelet plug formation, stabilization of the hemostatic plug by contributing to the process of fibrin formation
What are the five types of white blood cells
Neutrophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, basophils , eosinophils
What is the function of white blood cells
To provide a defense for the body against foreign invaders
polymorphonuclear
the shape of a nucleus described as multilobed and segmented nucleus
pleomorphic
description of a nucleus as varying shapes and nonsegmented nucleus
Which white blood cells are granulocytes
Neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils
When stained what color are eosinophils
red
When stained what color are basophils
Blue
When stained what color are neutrophils
Neutrophils don't pick up stain very well they appear colorless or faintly violet
granulopoiesis
the production of all granulocytes
What is the most numerous white blood cells circulation
Neutrophils
How long does it take to produce and mature neutrophil under normal conditions
3-6 days, but this time can be shortened if the body has a sudden need for more neutrophils
How many nuclear segments will a mature neutrophil in peripheral blood have
2 to 5
band neutrophil
A neutrophil that has been released from the bone marrow before it is mature, it will have a horseshoe nucleus without any segmentation . When these are seen it is an indication that there is an increased demand for neutrophils beyond what the bone marrow can supply in mature neutrophils
What is the function of a neutrophil
They are phagocytes meaning they involve microorganisms and other microscopic debris in tissues
What are the neutrophil granules
They are organelles called lysosomes
chemotaxis
A process by which neutrophils and other cells are attracted by inflammatory chemicals produced by the interaction between microorganisms and the tissues they are invading
What are three key functions associated with eosinophils
Anti inflammatory response, immunity, phagocytosis
eosinophilia
increased number of eosinophils in peripheral blood
eosinopenia
Decreased numbers of eosinophils in peripheral blood
basophilia
Increase numbers of basophils in peripheral blood
basopenia
Decreased numbers of basophils in peripheral blood
agranulocytes
White blood cells that don't have specific staining granules in their cytoplasm, they include monocytes and lymphocytes
What percent do monocytes makeup of the circulating white blood cells and all common domestic species
5% to 6%
What is the development time for monocytes
24 to 36 hours
Describe the nucleus of a monocyte
It can be round or any number of shapes but it doesn't split up into distinct sentiments
mononuclear phagocyte system
Tissue macrophages and monocytes
tissue macrophages
monocytes that have entered the tissue
What is the largest white blood cell in circulation
Monocytes
monocytosis
an increased number of monocytes in the peripheral blood. it is often associated with a chronic inflammatory condition, such as an infection
Monocytopenia
A decreased number of monocytes in the peripheral blood
What is the only white blood cell that has no phagocytic capabilities
lymphocytes
What is three different types of lymphocytes
T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, and natural killer cells
Where are T lymphocytes process before going to the peripheral lymphoid tissue
The thymus
thymocytes
pre-T cells in the thymus
What are T cells responsible for
Cell -mediated immunity, and for activating B cells
What are B cells responsible for
Antibody production
What does the B in B lymphocytes mean
Bursa equivalent , it refers to bone marrow and other lymphoid tissue that to be equivalent of the bird organ called the bursa of fabricius
antigen
foreign protein
epitope
The unique shapes on the surface of antigens made up of amino acids
blastic transformation
when B cells become plasma cells
What do plasma cells produce, store, and release
immunoglobins
What do large lymphocytes look like under the microscope
A round or oval nucleus that does not segment, no granules in the cytoplasm. The cytoplasm looks sky -blue
Memory cells
Clones of both T cells and B cells. they do a second exposure to the same antigen
lymphocytosis
an increased number of lymphocytes in the peripheral blood
lymphopenia
a decreased number of lymphocytes in the peripheral blood
the lymphatic system
A series of vessels or ducts that carries excess tissue fluid to blood vessels near the heart where the fluid is put back into the bloodstream
What does the lymphatic system include
Lymph tissues scattered throughout the body in structures such as lymph nodes, the spleen, the thymus, the tonsils and the gut associated lymph tissue. as well as vessels and ducts
lymph
The fluid carried by the lymphatic system
chyle
lymph from the digestive system
chylomicrons
microscopic particles of fat that cause lymph to appear white or pale yellow and cloudy after a meal.
What are 3 compartments of the lymphoid tissue system
Bone marrow, central lymphoid organs, and peripheral lymphoid organs
Central lymphoid organs
Where immature lymphocytes are processed, these include the thymus, bone marrow, and gut associated lymph tissue
Peripheral lymphoid organs
where mature lymphocytes live, these include lymph nodes, tonsils, bone marrow, spleen, thymus , and GALT
GALT
Gut associated lymph tissue. it is a general term for lymphoid tissue found in the lining of the intestine
What are the four primary functions of the lymphatic system
Removal of excess tissue fluid, waste material transport, filtration of lymph , protein transport
Lymph nodes
Small kidney bean shaped structures located at various points along the lymph vessels
afferent
toward
efferent
away from
microscopically a lymph node is divided into what
a cortex and a medulla
what is the soft tissue interior of the spleen divided into
red pulp and white pulp
what does the red pulp consist of
blood vessels, tissue macrophages, and blood storage spaces
what does white pulp consist of
localized aread of lymphoid tissue
where is the thymus located
in the caudal neck and cranial thoracic region on either side of the trachea
how do tonsils differ from lymph nodes
1. Tonsils are found close to moist epithelial surfaces.
2. Tonsils don't have a capsule.
3. They are found at the beginning of the lymph drainage system, not along the lymph vessels like lymph nodes.
4. They are found in the larynx, intestine, prepuce, and vagina
what is a birds temperature generally between
37° and 42°
in passerines (song birds) where are red blood cells made
in the spleen and liver
in a healthy bird, where does the % of red blood cells to total blood volume fall between
35% and 55%
in an adult bird where are white blood cells primarily produced
the spleen
in young birds, where are white blood cells produced
spleen, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and bursa of Fabricius
where is the bursa of Fabricius located
on the dorsal wall of the proctodeum in the cloaca
heterophils
In birds they are equivalent to neutrophils. They have a rod shape with red- orange granules in the cytoplasm
In birds what color are the granules in the cytoplasm of eosinophils
red-orange
And birds what color is the nucleus of basophils
dark blue
in birds, where are thrombocytes produced
by bone marrow in adult birds
in birds, what % of plasma is water
80%
In birds what are the three vessels blood can be drawn most easily from
The jugular vein, A brachial vain, or a medial metatarsal vein
In birds where are the jugular veins located
Ventrally on each side of the trachea. the right is larger than the left
In birds where is a brachial vein located
On the ventral side of the wings, extending over the elbow and up the humerus
In birds where is the medial metatarsal vein located
On the ventral medial side of the leg extending from the metatarsus dorsally over the heel joint
What is the main job of the respiratory system
To bring oxygen into the body and carry carbon dioxide out of the body
What two kinds of respiration are constantly going on in the body
External respiration and internal respiration
External respiration
Occurring in the lungs, it is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air inhaled into the lungs and the blood flowing through the pulmonary (lung) capillaries
Internal respiration
Occurring all over the body, it is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood in the capillaries all of the body(the systemic capillaries) and all the cells and tissues of the body.
phonation
voice production
olfactory sense
the sense of smell
The upper portion of the respiratory tract includes what
The nose, the pharynx(throat), the larynx(voice box), and the trachea(wind pipe)
What is the first respiratory structure air incounters
the nose
nares
the nostrils
nasal septum
A midline wall that separates the left nasal passage from the right
What separates the nasal passages from the mouth
Hard and soft palates
What are the two turbinates found in each nasal passage
Dorsal turbinate and a ventral turbinate
The dorsal turbinate and the ventral turbinate divide each nasal passage into what three main passageways
ventral nasal meatus, dorsal nasal meatus, and middle nasal meatus
Where is the ventral nasal meatus located
Between the ventral turbinate and the floor of the nasal passage
Where is the middle nasal meatus located
Between the two turbinates
Where is the dorsal nasal meatus located
Between the dorsal turbinate in the roof of the nasal passage
Where is the common nasal meatus located
on either side of the nasal septum
What are the three main conditioning roles performed by the nasal lining
Warming, humidifying, and filtering the inhaled air
What sinuses do animals have
Most animals have two frontal sinuses and two maxillary sinuses. Some animals have sphenoidal sinuses and ethmoidal sinuses
What does the soft palate do
Divides the pharynx into the dorsal nasopharynx and the ventral oropharynx
Nasopharynx
The respiratory passageway of the pharynx
Oropharynx
The digestive passageway of the pharynx
Pharynx
Throat
Larynx
A short irregular tube that connects the pharynx with the trachea. Also known as the voice box
What is the most common major cartilages associated with the larynx
epiglottis and the 2 arytenoid cartilages
glottis
The opening to the larynx
What are the three main functions of the larynx
Voice production, prevention of foreign material being inhaled, and control of airflow to and from the lungs
How does tension on the vocal cords produce sound
Low pitch sounds are made by lessening the tension of the vocal cords, high pitched sounds are made by tightening them
vestibular folds
In non-ruminant animals they're called the false vocal cords.
bifurcation of the trachea
The division into the two main bronchis of the trachea
What causes the trachea to stay open and not collapse
Incomplete rings of hyaline cartilage spaced along the length of the trachea. The rings are C shaped with the open part facing dorsally. Smooth muscle bridges the open end
Bronchial tree
The air passageways that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli
Alveolar sacs
Groups of aveolis
Explain the parts in a bronchial tree
1. bifurcation of the trachea
2. left and righy bronchus
3. bronchioles
4. alveolar ducts
5. alveolar sacs
What are the walls of each alveolus composed of
Squamous epithelium
surfactant
A thin layer of fluid that lines alveolus. It helps reduce the surface tension
bronchoconstriction
When the bronchial smooth muscle contracts, reducing the size of the air passageways
Each lung is described as having what surfaces
A base, an apex, and a convex lateral surface
Diaphragm
The thin dome like sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
mediastinum
The area between the lungs
lobes
Well defined regions of the lungs
How many lobes does the left side of the lung have and what are the names
It has two lobes the cranial and caudal lobe
How many lobes does the right lung have and what are the names
Four lobes. cranial, middle, caudal, and a small accessory lobe
How many lobes does a horse lungs have
The left and right lungs consists of one large lobe each, except for a very small accessory lobe on the right lung
hilus
A small well defined area on the medial sides of each long. This is where air, blood, lymph, and nerves enter and leave the lung
Pulmonary circulation
The blood supply to and from the lungs
thorax
Also known as the thoracic cavity, it is the chest cavity
What are the main inspiratory muscles
The diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles
What are the main expiratory muscles
The internal intercoastal muscles and the abdominal muscles
What are the terms used to describe the quantity of air involved in respiration
Tidal volume, minute volume, and residual volume
Tidal volume
The volume of air inspired and expired during one breath
Minute volume
The volume of air inspired and expired during 1 minute, it is calculated by multiplying the tidal volume by the number of breaths per minute
Residual volume
The volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum expiration
Partial pressure
The pressure of each individual gas
What are the two main systems that control breathing
A mechanical system, & a chemical system
What are the three characteristics important to the control of the breathing process
The co2 content, the pH, and the o2 content of the arterial blood