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16 Cards in this Set
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Abduction |
The movement of a bone away from the midline of the body or away from the axis of an extremity |
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Abomasum |
The fourth stomach compartment of a ruminant animal; the only compartment that secretes digestive enzymes and is thus a true stomach |
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Abscess |
A localized collection of pus accompanied by swelling in any part of the body |
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Accessory sex gland |
A gland associated with the urogenitak tract; for example, the prostate and seminal vehicles in males which provide the fluid needed for sperm transport during ejaculation |
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Acclimation period |
The time given to a newly arrived animal to become accustomed to its new surroundings before the research for which it is intended begins |
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Acetylcholine |
A naturally occurring substance in the body that is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses |
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Acid |
Chemical or solution with a pH below 7. Chemicals that have a very low pH can cause chemical burns to the skin and should be handled cautiously |
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Acquired immunity |
Immunity acquired through exposure to an antigen, which results in the activation of immune cells and the formation of antibodies to this antigen. Also called active immunity |
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Activity cage |
A specialized animal unit or cage that allows an animal to exercise freely while it's activity is being recorded or measured |
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Acute disease |
A disease having rapid onset and short duration |
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Acute toxicity test |
A test in which the test animal receives a single dose of a test substance |
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Adduction |
The movement of a bone toward the midline of the body or toward the axis of an extremity |
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Ad lubitum |
Making feed or water available to the animal at all times |
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Adipose tissue |
A tissue made up of cells that store fatty substance, such as lipids and fatty acides. Used as a source of energy for the body. Also called fatty tissue |
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Adjuvant |
A substance that enhances the potency of another substance. In immunology, it is a substance that enhances the immune response to antigens |
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Adrenaline |
A hormone that is secreted by the adrenal medulla into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress, such as that caused by fear or injury. It causes a rapid increase in blood pressure, metabolic rate, and blood glucose concentration. Also called epinephrine |
