Nervous System & Senses
This is the study of the nervous system
Neurology
These are the two main functions for blood
Transport and regulation
Elongated soft palate is a common condition for these types of dogs
Brachycephalic
The monogastric system is only found in there types of animals
Carnivores
This is the functional part of kidneys
Nephron
The meninges are 3 layers of connective tissue that protect the brain and spinal cord. If they get inflamed, it's called this
Meningitis
This sound is turbulent blood flow caused by an improperly closing valve
Heart murmur
This is the passageway for the respiratory and digestive systems
Pharynx
If the pancreas doesn't function well, the chyme acid could cause these
Intestinal ulcers
Diuretics disrupt the levels of this
Sodium
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for these responses
Fight or flight
These carry blood to the heart but rely on the skeletal muscular system to do it
Veins
The respiratory system works in conjunction with this system
Cardiovascular system
Dogs have more teeth than cats but both have these type of teeth which are unique to carnivores
Carnassial
Calcium and mineral deposits result in the formation of these
Bladder stones
Tapetum lucidum reflects light and makes for better night vision. These two mammals don't have this feature
Humans and pigs
These 3 types of veins are most commonly used for blood draws
Jugular, cephalic, saphenous
These grape like parts of the lower respiratory system are responsible for gas exchange
Alveoli
These increase the surface area of the small intestine
Villi and microvilli
In male cats and dogs, the urethra is shared with this tract
Reproductive
These nerves can "eff off" and take their impulses away with them
Efferent nerves
This system returns excess fluid back to the blood stream
Lymphatic system
Dyspnea is anything that replaces the normal vacuum of this cavity
Pleural cavity
The largest of the glandular organs, it's responsible for carbohydrate storage and protein and fat metabolism
Liver
This is the leading cause of bladder stones
Poor quality diet