Gastrointestinal System
The tight muscles that serve as an entrance and exit are known as __________________________.
The main artery within the animal's body is known as the _____________________________.
Aorta
Medical Root Word for Kidneys
Nephr/o
This is a laboratory procedure that is performed to check for yeast, WBC's, and bacteria within the ears.
Ear Swab Cytology
The (3) proteins found in plasma are _______________,_________________ and ________________________________.
Fibrinogen, Albumin, Globulin
The compartment of the ruminant that is responsible for fermentation is known as the ______________.
Rumen
An irregular heart beat is known as an ________________________.
Arrhythmia
The acronym BUN stands for ________________.
Blood Urea Nitrogen
The act of listening to the heart, lungs and gut for large animals is known as _______________________.
Auscultation
This type of leukocyte produces histamine and seen in high numbers with a elevated parasite load and allergic reactions.
Eosinophil
It is important for small rodents and horses to have adequate amount of forage or hay because they are _________________ fermenters.
Hind-Gut
Deoxygenated blood enters into the heart through the _________________________.
Cranial and Caudal Vena Cava
Clinical signs of renal disease are ______________ and _____________________.
Polyuria; Polydipsia
The _________________ is primarily used to acquire large amounts of blood for testing. The cephalic veins are saved in case a ________________________ needs to be placed.
Jugular vein; IV Catheter
This cell is responsible for clotting blood and is the smallest cell found in whole blood.
Thrombocyte
In the bovine the "True Stomach " is known as the _________________________.
Abomasum
Blood leaves the heart to pick up oxygenated blood through the ___________________________.
Pulmonary Arteries
The innermost part of the kidney that contains the renal artery and vein is known as the ______________________.
Renal pelvis
Fluorescein stain is utilized to diagnose a ______________________.
Corneal ulcer
This contains all the components of blood. This type of sample has to be used for preparing a Blood Film. It is collected into a ________________ blood tube
Whole Blood; lavender top tube (EDTA)
A dog is being seen for excessive V/D, lethargy, and not eating well. The patient will be assessed for dehydration by checking the __________________ and _____________________________.
Skin turgor, tackiness of gums
The Mitral Valve is found on the _________ side of the heart. It is also known as the __________________ valve.
Left, Tricuspid
The medical term for toxicity to the kidneys; The condition that causes this in the dog or cat is ___________________ poisoning.
Nephrotoxic; Antifreeze
To convert pounds to kilograms one must do this______________________.
Divide by 2.2 kg
When evaluating a Blood Film under the microscope it is important to view the ________________ edge since the majority of the leukocytes are easily visible to count.
Feathered