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Asystole

no electrical activity in the heart – a ‘flat line’ on the ECG

Atom

smallest particle capable of existing on its own or as molecules when in combination with other atoms

ATP

adenosine triphosphate, a high energy phosphate molecule used to store and release energy for work within the body

Auscultation

a technique used for listening to the sounds of the body with the use of a stethoscope, for example the heart beat and respiratory sounds within the thoracic cavity

Autonomic nervous system

part of the peripheral nervous system that supplies stimulation to the cardiac and smooth muscles and the glands of the body, involved in unconscious control

Autosomes

all the chromosomes within the nucleus of the cell except the sex chromosomes

Autotransformer

prevents fluctuations in the mains voltage and ensures constant 240 volts supplied to the X-ray machine

AVM GSL

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Azotaemia

increased levels of nitrogenous by-products in the bloodstream

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Back cross to recessive

identification of the recessive carrier can be done by a test mating with a known homozygous recessive animal. This will determine if the other animal is carrying a recessive gene. If they are carrying a recessive gene, then a percentage of the animals show the recessive characteristic. If they are not a recessive carrier then the recessive characteristic will not appear. We will use the Labrador as an example at the end of the glossary.

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