What does the deciduous hoof do?
Protects birth canal from hooves
Responsible for muscle coordination.
Cerebellum.
What is the boss gland?
Pituitary Gland.
Organic is _____-based substances
Carbon
Why does your brain require sleep?
To increase attention span, and keep reaction time up.
How do the liver and gall bladder work together?
liver makes the bile and the gall bladder stores it
What is the largest portion of the brain.
Cerebrum
Lipid based hormones.
Steroids
Which organ usually can't keep up whenever you drink over 32 oz of water
Kidney.
In a fetal pig what bone is knee equivalent to in a human?
Patella
Encases the abdominal cavity.
Peritoneal membrane
What makes up the Central Nervous System (CNS)
Brain & spinal cord.
What hormone did BPA in plastics mimic?
Estrogen
Name one symptom of electrolyte deficiency.
-Confusion
-Irritability
-Muscle cramps/spasms
-headache
A person who is colorblind has a ____ defect
cone
Explain how a cleft palate is a problem for the pig.
The cleft palate could cause aspiration and infections
What are the four lobes?
Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, & Occipital
What is the function of Oxytocin?
Stimulate labor contractions.
Name 2 of the 9 essential amino acids.
Valine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Phenylalanine, Methionine, Lysine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Histidine
Which neurotransmitter does coffee mimic?
Adenosine
Describe how the esophagus, stomach, and pyloric sphincter work together.
-Esophagus brings food to the stomach
-Stomach breaks down the food, and broken down food is moved through the pyloric sphincter into the small intestine.
-Pyloric sphincter acts like a one way valve to not allow food to go backwards
What activates sympathetic division.
stress
What is part of the diencephalon of the brain stem, regulates homeostasis levels and works in conjunction with the pituitary gland?
The hypothalamus.
Many calming supplements contain a combination of Magnesium and Tryptophan. Explain why these supplements might be recommended to someone who is experiencing anxiety.
Magnesium and Tryptophan help with relaxation because it helps produce serotonin.
Purpose of the Meninges layer?
Protect the brain.