Radiology
This PPE is used to measure the amount of radiation that you are exposed to?
Dosimetry Badge
Blackleg disease, Malignant edema, Enterotoxemia, and Tetanus are caused by this bacteria?
Clostridium
Hyperthyroidism
Having an overactive thyroid. Producing too much Thyroid Hormone. Cats are prone to this.
The basic functional unit of the nervous system is called a?
Neuron
Mastitis?
Inflammation of the mammary glands.
Radiation that spreads out in different directions from the radiation beam is called?
Scatter Radiation
What are B lymphocytes responsible for? What are T Lymphocytes responsible for?
B lymphocytes: Create antibodies to attach to antigens.
T lymphocytes: Destroy infected cells
The pituitary gland (master gland) produces this to stimulate the adrenal glands to produce and secrete cortisol?
ACTH
Coordinates movement and posture?
Cerebellum
Difficulty Breathing?
Dyspnea
What 3 pieces of information must be present on an x-ray?
Animal's first and last name, the date, and the name of the animal hospital.
Name the 2 core canine vaccines and 2 core feline vaccines?
Canine-DHPP/Rabies
Feline-RCP/Rabies
Regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the bone and blood?
Parathyroid
Messenger of the brain
Pons
Hypoglycemia?
Low Blood Sugar
On an X-ray, what appears white? gray? black?
white-bone, gray-soft tissue/muscle, black-air/gas
Name the 3 types of immunity and tell me what they are?
Innate- Born with: skin, airways, intestines. Mucus and Cilia
Passive- Passed from mother. Colostrum
Adaptive- Acquired over time from exposure. Vaccines
Name 2 things the Pancrease produces and what they are responsible for?
Glucagon and Insulin. Regulates the blood sugar levels in an animal.
Carries messages away from the cell body?
Receives signals from neurons?
Axons
Dendrites
Osteosarcoma
cancerous bone tumor
When checking an animal for hip dysplasia, what kind of X-ray would you take? (hint: position the dog)
Ventrodorsal pelvic radiograph
Red Water disease is caused by _________________ which is transmitted by ____________.
Babesia, Ticks
Disease associated with the over-production of Cortisol?
Disease associated with the under-production of Cortisol?
Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)
Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)
The Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for homeostasis, what are the 2 parts and tell me the difference between them?
Parasympathetic- Conserve Energy, Rest and Digest
Sympathetic- Prepares for Stress/Emergencies, Fight or Flight
What are the three parts of a word? Define each part.
Prefix: beginning of a root word, Root: main part of the word (the core that holds meaning). Suffix: the ending of a root word