1. Body Fluids and Cell Membranes Flash Cards

Vet Phys Lecture 1

pH

If bicarbonate (HCO3-) increases, so does what?

Being thirsty

Sweating

Renal control (aldosterone)

Neuronal control (Osmoreceptors; baroreceptors)

What are some ways our body can exert control over our body fluids?

Adrenal Glands

What gland produces aldosterone?

Sense changes in osmotic pressure

Osomoreceptors (located in pit. hypothalamic axis) do what?

1. Support (posture/ gait)

2. Locomotion (lever)

3. Protection

4. Mineral homeostasis (ca+, P)

5. Hemopoiesis

What are the 5 functions of the skeleton? ANATOMY

Metaphysis

The portion of a long bone between the epiphysis and the diaphysis. It contains the growth plate ANATOMY

1. Carpus

2. Metacarpus

3. Phalanges

The forepaw or manus is composed of what? ANATOMY

Sense changes in pressure

Baroreceptors, located in the carotid arteries, do what?