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14 Cards in this Set
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Keratin |
Specialized protein deposited in cells giving a typical hardness and durability |
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Tendons |
Connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones |
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Ligaments |
Connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones |
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Adipose tissue |
Fat |
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Myofiber |
Muscle cell |
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Porcine stress syndrome |
Swine condition in which calcium leaks from the endoplasmic reticulum, causing different charge than adjacent region |
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Rigor mortis |
Muscle stiffness occurring after death |
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Hypocalcemia |
Condition commonly referred to as milk-fever;caused by low blood calcium occurring at parturition |
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Sweeny |
Nerve damage and resultant shoulder muscle shrinkage occurring in draft horses from pulling harnesses |
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Central nervous system |
Brain and spinal cord |
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Peripheral nervous system |
All nerves outside the brain and spinal cord |
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Neurons |
Nerve cells |
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Tying up/Monday morning disease |
Cramping with potential muscle damage in working horses that occurs the Monday after a weekend of rest and full feed |
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Horners syndrome |
Nerve damage that causes several eye malfunctions including pupil constriction, eyelid drooping, protrusion of the third eyelid, and sunken eyes |
