PHYSIOLOGY
What is the main function of red blood cells?
Carry oxygen throughout the body
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
What is the main organ of the circulatory system?
Heart
Which lung is smaller and why?
Left, to give room for the heart
Which breed is known for being a firehouse mascot?
Dalmatian
Give an example of physiology using the human body systems
The heart pump blood through the circulatory system.
Where in the human body would you find the alveoli?
Lungs
Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
What breed is known for its blue-black tongue?
Chow Chow
What is homeostasis?
Process of maintaining a stable internal environment in the body
Air is filtered in your nose thanks to what?
Cilia Hairs
What is the name of mein vein in the body?
Vena Cava
What is the tube that connects the throat to the lungs, allowing air to pass through?
Trachea
What is a common sign that a dog might be sick or in pain
Changes in appetite, behavior, or energy levels
Where is blood produced at?
Bone Marrow
What is the name of the ridge where the trachea divides into the left and right bronchi?
Carina of Trachea
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
Atrium
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
Alveoli
Name three common foods that are toxic to dogs
Chocolate, Grapes, Onions
What's the difference between breathing and respiration?
Breathing is about the physical movement of air in and out of the lungs, necessary for gas exchange. Respiration is a cellular process that converts nutrients into energy, producing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
Why does the heart need 4 chambers?
To efficiently separate and direct blood flow through the two distinct circulatory circuits: the systemic and pulmonary circuits.
What is the unique function of the pulmonary vein compared to other veins in the body?
Carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea?
Epiglotis
What breed of dog is consider the largest dog breed in terms of height?
Great Dane