Body systems
What does the nervous system consist of?
Brain(central nervous system(CNS), peripheral nervous system(PNS)), spinal cord, nerves
where do we hang mop heads?
outside hanging up to dry
What is a female horse used for breeding purposes called?
Broodmare
pinned back ears means what behavior?
fear
What are the common in-house labs done at the clinic?
Snap tests(parvo, felv/fiv, heartworm), urinalysis, CBC, basic serum chemistry
what is called the "powerhouse" of the cell?
Mitochondria
What do we do before giving the dog a bath?
put eye ointment in their eyes to prevent soap from getting in their eyes
What is the horse's fastest gait, which is generally a four-beat movement?
Gallop
Traits that the animal gets from birth
innate behavior
What are the common outside/reference labs done?
thyroid, valley fever, tick fever, more extensive CBC/chemistries
what returns deoxygenated blood from the body back to the right atrium of the heart so it can be pumped to the lungs to receive fresh oxygen?
Vena Cava
who is responsible for cleaning after they're done?
Everyone who was in the clinic that day
Who is the person who trims and balances horses hooves?
Farrier(AKA blacksmith)
Trait learned from watching another animal
Observational learning
What is a sample that is taken from the floor or from holding a cup under where the animal is urinating called?
voided sample
What does the axial skeleton contain?
skull, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccygeal, and ribs
In the room where we talk to the owner what do we ask about?
History questions
how long is a horses gestation length?
340 days
Conditioning behavior
What is the non-voided sample where you get urine straight from the bladder using a needle called?
cystocentesis
What is the control center of the endocrine system?
Hypothalamus
what are the vitals we do at the beginning after meeting the dog?
Heart rate/pulse rate, respiration rate, capillary refill time, mucous membrane, body condition score, weight, temperature
What are the small teeth in front of the first molar called in horses?
wolf teeth
What type of restraint should you do when the animal is showing signs of aggression?
chemical restraint
What are the most common blood tubes?
Lavender(EDTA), blue(Sodium Citrate), green(Heparin), red/tiger(Serum Sperator)