Thursday, 28 March 2024, 1:05 PM
Site: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses
Course: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses (VetLogic)
Glossary: Glossary with audio assistance
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Aerobicrequiring oxygen for life and growth |
Aerobic respiration |
Afferent nerve fibrescarry nerve impulses towards the central nervous system |
Agonal gaspa terminal breathing pattern where the animal appears to be gasping for breath |
Agonistsomething which increases a response |
Albuminthe most abundant plasma protein. Principally responsible for maintenance of circulating blood volume by preventing too much water leaving the capillaries by osmosis. |
Allele |
Allelesthese are alternative forms of a gene, showing different options for the same gene e.g. red, black, white coat coloring. Each has a specific place or ‘locus’ on the chromosome. |
AlopeciaA partial or complete loss of hair in areas where it is normally present |
AMTRAAnimal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority |