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57 Cards in this Set
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Axon
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long, single extension. Part of the neurons
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Neurogial cells
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found in great numbers in neural tissue. Do not transmit impulses; they serve to support the neurons
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Two layers of the dermis
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papillary & reticular
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Metacarpal
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bones of the fore limb that lie between the carpals & Phalanges fo the quadrupeds
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Types of connective tissue
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Loose connective
-areolar -adipose -reticular Dense Connective dense connective -dense irregular -dense regular -elastic |
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Classifying and secretion of glands
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Holocrine - cell expodes & it kills the cell
Merocrine - builds on top then releases Aporrine - build on top the releases like a balloon then regrows |
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three items found in the hypodermis
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Pacinian corpuse
adipose connective tissues |
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sebaceous gland empty into what
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hair follicles
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What is 1st & 2nd intention wound repair
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1st - skin forms a primary union without the formation of granulation tissue or significant scarring
2nd - wounds where the edges are separated from one another, in which granulation tissue forms to close the gap, & in which scarring results |
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Three phases in the hair growth cycle
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Anagen
Catagen Telogen |
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Goblet cell
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Glandular epithelial cell may occur as individuals - found in the intestine
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Homeostasis
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maintenance of dymamic equilibrium
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Keratin
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epithelial cells of the skin becomes filled with a protective waterproof substance
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Elastic Catilage
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contains a plethora of elastic fibers which forms dense, branching bundles that appear black microscopically
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stratum granulosum (granular layer)
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middle layer of the skin - compossed of 2 to 4 layers of flattened diamond shaped karatinocytes
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Cuticle
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single layer of cells arising from the edge of the papilla forms the hair surface
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stratum lucidum (clear layer)
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only found in very thick skin. Microscopically appears as a translucent layer composed of a few rows of flattened, dead cells
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Merkel cells
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epidermal junction can be found in small numbers - associated with sensory nerve ending & are thought to aid in the sensation of touch
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Langerhans cells
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macrophage specific to the epidermis originates in bone marrow & subsequectly migrates to the skin
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Medulla
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Innermost layer & central core where hair is one of the three concentric core
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Meissner's corpuscle
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nerve ending or pain receptors & touch receptors
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Pacinian corpuscle
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touch recepter in the hypodermis (subcutaneous) layer. Loose layer of areolar tissue that is rich with adipose, blood, lymphatic vessels & nervous
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Neurons
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longest cells in the body
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Dendrites
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short cytoplamic extensions. Part of neurons
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Synovial
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the mandible is connected to the rest of the skull by this joint
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The names of the ligaments inside the stifle joint
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cruciate ligaments
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What type of joint is the atlantoaxial joint
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pivot joint
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what is the origin of the transversus abdominis muslce
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ribs & sternum
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What is released by synaptic vesicles into the synaptic space?
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acetylcholineq
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Sympathetic
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cells do not have a striped appearance under the microscope
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smooth muscle
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muscle cells are not organized in regular parallel sarcomeres
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Trachea
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the passage way that is common to both the respiratory & digestice system
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Thymus location
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in the mediastinum
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the right semilunar valve is located between
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the pulmonary artery & the right
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how many flaps does the tricuspid and semi lunar valves have
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3
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What is the pericardial sac
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the sc that surrounds the heart
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What is the endocardium
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the sac that covers the heart chamber
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Whate are the two layers of the pericardium
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visal & parietal
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How are tonsils different from lymph nodes
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Lymph nodes are covered with a connective tissue capsile that sends branches into the body of the lymph mode
Tonsils are nodules of lymphoid tissue that are not covered with capsule |
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What are the major muscles of inspiration
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diaphragm, external intercostal muscle
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What part of the nervous system controls the involuntary nervous system
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autonomic nervous system
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What is the endocardium
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the sac that covers the heart chamber
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Whate are the two layers of the pericardium
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visal & parietal
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How are tonsils different from lymph nodes
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Lymph nodes are covered with a connective tissue capsile that sends branches into the body of the lymph mode
Tonsils are nodules of lymphoid tissue that are not covered with capsule |
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What are the major muscles of inspiration
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diaphragm, external intercostal muscle
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What part of the nervous system controls the involuntary nervous system
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autonomic nervous system
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What is the electrical differenace in charges acroos a neuron cell membrane
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the resting membrane potential
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Acetylcholine
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can be either excitatory or inhibitory
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what is a commonly used antiparasitic that causes an increased inhibitory neurotransmitter effect
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ivermectin
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Meninges
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supplies a rich network of blood vessels that supply nutrients & O2 to the superficial tissues of the brain & spinal cord
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Hyperglycemic effect results from the relase of ? from the anterior pituitary
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growth hormone
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what is produced by hypothalamus and stored in the neurohypophysis
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) & prolactin
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Production of thyroid hormone
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increases with exposure to cold temperature
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what structure is responible for most of the refractive work of the eye
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cornea
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Macule
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This patch of sensory epithelium is found in the utricle and saccule
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vitreous humor
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Fluild with a gelatin-like consistency behind the lens and ciliary body
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order found in the kidney
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renal corpuscle
proximal convoluted tubules descending loop of Henle ascending loop of henle distal convoluted tubule collecting duct |
