Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 5:31 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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Exocrine gland |
Exocytosisthe movement of a substance, in bulk, out of a cell by fusion of vesicles containing the substance with the plasma membrane |
Exothermicregulation of body temperature by the external environment rather than by internal metabolism |
Exotoxina toxic substance released by the living bacteria |
Expirationthe process by which gas is expelled from the lungs - breathing out |
Expiratory capacity |
Expiratory reserve volumethe extra volume of air forced out of the lungs, above that of normal tidal volume after a forced expiration |
External respirationthe exchange of gases between the atmospheric air and the blood. Also called breathing. |
Exteroreceptorssensory cells that receive information from the environment outside the body |
Extracellular fluid (ECF)fluid found outside the cells |