Vta 125 A&p Test 1 Review

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Alopecia

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Alopecia

Deficiency of the Hair

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Pruritis

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Pruritis

Itching

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Dermatitis

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Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin

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Necrosis

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Necrosis

death of living tissue

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Histology

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Histology

The science concerned with the minute structure of tissues and organs in relation to their function.

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Trauma

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Trauma

A serious bodily injury or shock, as from violence or an accident.

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Abscess

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Abscess

a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

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Ulcer

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Ulcer

a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue,disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus

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Laceration

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Laceration

A jagged wound or cut.

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Excision

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Excision

surgical removal or resection

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Cyanosis

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Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood

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Biopsy

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Biopsy

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

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Mycosis

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Mycosis

infection with or disease caused by a fungus

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Systemic

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Systemic

Relating to or affecting the entire body or an entire organism

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Cancer

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Cancer

a malignant tumor of potentially unlimited growth that expands locally by invasion and systemically by metastasis

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Benign

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Benign

Not life-threatening or severe, and likely to respond to treatment, as a tumor that is not malignant.

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Plantar

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Plantar

Of, relating to, or occurring on the sole.

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Palmar

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Palmar

of, relating to, or involving the palm of the hand

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Rostral

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Rostral

situated toward the oral or nasal region

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Caudal

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Caudal

Of, at, or near the tail or hind parts; posterior.

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Cranial

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Cranial

of or relating to the skull or cranium

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Distal

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Distal

situated away from the point of attachment or origin

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Proximal

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Proximal

situated next to or near the point ofattachment or origin

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Dorsal

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Dorsal

Of, toward, on, in, or near the back

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Ventral

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Ventral

Relating to or situated on or close to the abdomen

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Abduction

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Abduction

the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

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Adduction

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Adduction

Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body

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Rotation

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Rotation

the turning of a body part about its long axis as if on a pivot

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Flexion

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Flexion

a bending movement around a joint in a limb

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Extension

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Extension

a forward raising of the arm or leg by a movement at the shoulder or hip joint

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Lateral

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Lateral

of or relating to the side

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Medial

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Medial

lying or extending in the middle

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Recumbency

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Recumbency

the state of leaning, resting, or reclining

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Dorsal Recumbency

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Dorsal Recumbency

denoting a position more toward the back surface than some other object of reference

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Ventral Recumbency

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Ventral Recumbency

lying on abdomen with front legs folded under the body

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Exfoliation

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Exfoliation

Detachment and shedding of superficial cells, in flakes

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Ecdysis

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Ecdysis

the act of molting or shedding an outer cuticular layer

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Dorsoventral

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Dorsoventral

extending from the back to the belly

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Ventrodorsal

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Ventrodorsal

extending from a ventral to a dorsal surface

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Intra-

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Intra-

A prefix meaning "inside" or "within," as in intravenous, within a vein.

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Inter-

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Inter-

Between; among

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Extracellular

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Extracellular

Located or occurring outside a cell or cells.

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Purulent

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Purulent

Containing, discharging, or causing the production of pus.

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Four types of tissue:

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Four types of tissue:

Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
Epithelial tissue

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Types of Muscle Tissue:

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Types of Muscle Tissue:

Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac

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Where the Nervous Tissues is Found:

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Where the Nervous Tissues is Found:

brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves

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What Does Mucus Membrane Color Indicate?

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What Does Mucus Membrane Color Indicate?

Oxygenated Hemoglobin in the Blood

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What does CRT Indicate?

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What does CRT Indicate?

Blood Pressure

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Steps of Healing Tissue:

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Steps of Healing Tissue:

Inflammatory Phase
Proliferative Phase
Remodeling Phase

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Name the parts of the Hooves:

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Name the parts of the Hooves:

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Composition of Reptilian Skin:

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Composition of Reptilian Skin:

Epidermis: characterized by complete covering of keratin

3 Layers in the Epidermis:

Stratum corneum: heavily keratinized outer layer.

Intermediate zone: composed of stratum germinativum cells in various stages of development.

Stratum germinativum: the deepest layer, consisting of cuboidal cells. Undergoes mitosis to form the intermediate zone.

Dermis: consists of connective tissue.

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Composition of Feathers:

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Composition of Feathers:

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Composition of Paw Pad:

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Composition of Paw Pad:

A) Claw, B) Digital Pads, C) Metacarpal Pad, D) Dew Claw, E) Carpal Pad.

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Composition of Dog Hair:

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Composition of Dog Hair:

Undercoat: Keeping warm

Guard Hair: Protect the skin from superficial injuries and form an additional layer of insulation to protect the dog from cold weather.

Whiskers: Function as sensory structures for the dog.

Double Coat: Dogs provided with extra insulation bred for freezing conditions.

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What Do Mast Cells Release During an Allergic Reaction?:

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What Do Mast Cells Release During an Allergic Reaction?:

Histamine

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Sensory Receptors of Snakes:

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Sensory Receptors of Snakes:

Jacobson’s organ: The tongue flicks out, picking up odors and carrying them to the roof of the mouth into contact with a sensory receptor

Electromagnetic: Vibrations detected of prey in rattlesnakes

Thermoreceptors: Some snakes hunt their prey using body heat.

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Polled Breeds:

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Polled Breeds: The use of polled genetics in breeding programs