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Post-prandial hyperlipemia

Occurs 1-3 hours after a high fat meal.

Fasting hyperlipemia

Caused by the mobilization of body fat rather than absorption.

Plasma Turbidity Test

A test indicating fat absorption: +plasma turbidity means fat is being absorbed, -plasma turbidity indicates a lack of fat absorption.

Serum lipase determination

Estimates lipase's ability to hydrolyze a standard suspension of lipase oil.

Zymogen

The inactive form of lipase produced and stored in the acinar cells of the pancreas.

Spectrophotometric determination

Used to measure serum lipase; elevated levels can indicate pancreatic cell leakage.

Serum amylase determination

Measures the rate of starch production (saccharogenic) or the rate of starch disappearance (amyloclastic).

Diabetes Insipidus (KKK)

Characterized by Ketonuria, Ketoacidosis, and Ketonemia.

Diabetes Mellitus (HGK)

Characterized by Hyperglycemia, Glucosuria, and Ketonuria.

Hyperglycemia causes

Can be due to post-prandial states, Diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism, or administration of therapeutic agents.

Hypoglycemia causes

Can be due to hyperinsulinism, hypoadrenocorticism, intestinal malabsorption, or canine renal glycosuria.

Parathormone

Hormone produced by parathyroid glands in response to hypocalcemia, regulating calcium and phosphorus homeostasis.

Calcitonin

Produced by thyroid parafollicular cells in response to hypercalcemia; inhibits bone resorption.

Vitamin D function

Promotes calcium reabsorption; its active form is produced in the kidney under parathormone regulation.

Hypercalcemia

Elevated calcium levels; can result from Vitamin D deficiency or parturient paresis.

Hepatic Function Tests purpose

To differentiate types of jaundice and determine the presence or absence of liver disease.

Serum Bilirubin Determination

Evaluates bilirubin levels to assess liver function and jaundice type.

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)

Specific indicator of hepatic disease in dogs and cats; elevated levels may indicate liver damage.

SDH (Sorbitol/Iditol Dehydrogenase)

Liver-specific test for horses that disappears within 24 hours.

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)

Stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol.

Cushing’s Syndrome

Condition caused by excessive production of corticosteroids, characterized by polyuria, polydipsia, and abnormal physical appearances.