SHB Category: D, Anatomy II Flashcards
Pages 140-168 Finished with question 1167 on page 160 (151 cards)
Name the only place that does not have sweat glands on the horse’s body
Legs
When do the teeth stop growing?
In the early 20’s
How many breaths per minute does a horse at rest usually have?
8-16
How long is the esophagus in a mature horse?
50-60 inches
What is the first part of the digestive system?
Mouth
What is the term for the hoof and all of its contents?
Foot
Name the 2 types of vision possessed by the horse.
Monocular and binocular
Name the 3 primary specialized sensory organs of the horse’s nervous system
Eyes, ears, nose
Give 2 functions, other than oxygenating blood, of the respiratory system
Temperature regulation, production of sound
Name 4 things that induce a higher rate of hoof growth
Warm temperature, irritation or injury to sensitive structures, increased exercise or wear, optimum level of feed intake, high heart rate, age of animal (younger grows faster), stimulation of sensitive structures by massage, counter-irritants or blisters
What is the function of the horse’s respiratory system?
Take in oxygen & expels carbon dioxide from the body
Name the 3 specialized sensory organs of the horse.
Eyes, ears, nose
What is produced by the brain’s pineal gland in response to the absence of light?
Melatonin
What does the kidneys filtrate?
Urine
What term describes the study of hormones & their effects?
Endocrinology
Name the system that is responsible for providing oxygen to the horse’s body.
Respiratory system
How often does the horse shed its body hair?
Twice a year
What organ functions as a blood filtering system, responsible for the excretion of waste products?
Kidneys
What term describes the ductless glands that produce hormones that influence various functions in the horse’s body?
Endocrine system
In what general area would you find the Achilles’ tendon on a horse?
Hock area
Name the part of the horse’s digestive system responsible for prehension
Upper lip
Name the 2 types of diarthrosis joints
Ginglymus (hinge joint) & endoarthrosis (ball & socket joint)
Name 3 structures that light must pass through before it reaches the lens
Cornea, iris, pupil
Abut 65% of the digestive capacity of the horse is where?
Cecum & colon (lower gut)