APH Study Notes: Animal Shape and Directional Terms

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What term describes the direction towards the belly of an animal?

Ventral

Which direction term indicates 'away from the midline' of an animal?

Lateral

In terms of body temperature, what is the range for a dog?

38 – 39.5 degrees Celsius

Where is the maxillary artery located in a horse for pulse measurement?

<p>Under the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction term is used to describe a point directed towards the tail of an animal?

<p>Distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for 'above normal temperature' in an animal?

<p>Hyperthermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of haemoglobin in the body?

<p>Carrying O2 from the lungs to body tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in the bone marrow?

<p>Erythropoietin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lifespan of red blood cells in the blood stream?

<p>100-120 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which white blood cells are responsible for combating bacteria and fungi through phagocytosis?

<p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of basophils among white blood cells?

<p>Initiating allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of white blood cells are involved in producing antibodies and memory cells?

<p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

<p>Dominates during times of rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the eye sends information to the brain?

<p>Retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the eyelids in protecting the eyes?

<p>Protects the eyes from dust and trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the eye contains structures like the iris and ciliary body?

<p>Middle layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of interneurons in the reflex arc?

<p>Transmit information between sensory and motor neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the iris in the eye?

<p>Regulates amount of light entering</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is responsible for regulating the secretion of other glands?

<p>Pituitary Gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the ear contains the ossicles?

<p>Middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released during birth and is responsible for uterine contractions?

<p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cochlea in the inner ear?

<p>Transmits sound vibrations to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating growth by acting directly on body tissues?

<p>Growth Hormone (GH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ciliary body in the eye?

<p>Regulates fine focus of the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland produces a hormone that can increase blood pressure and reduce water loss through the kidneys?

<p>Adrenal Glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the eye allows light to enter?

<p>Retina</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland releases a hormone that stimulates cortisol release, a stress hormone?

<p>Pituitary Gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Eustachian tube?

<p>Connects the middle ear with the throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for milk production in lactating mothers?

<p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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