1
Q
What is broncoconstriction?
A
Tightening of the airways due to muscle contractions
2
Q
What happens during broncoconstriction?
A
When irritants are inhaled–> ACh is released by PNS (CNS)—> binds to neurotransmitters—> bronchioles constricts—> diameter of airways in reduced
3
Q
What are the consequences of bronoconstriction?
A
Animal has to work twice as hard in order to gain oxygen so becomes more tired easier.
Bioveterianry Science
flashcards
Decks in class (26)
# Cards
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Equine Influenza11
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Reaccurant airway obstruction12
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Calf Pneumonia10
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Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex10
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Blastomycosis6
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Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome7
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Immune mediated hemalytic anemia (IMHA/ AIHA)6
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Equine neonatal isoerythrolysis11
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Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)7
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Fell Pony Syndrome8
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Leukaemia (FeLV)8
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Anaemia3
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Bronchoconstriction3
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Strangles9
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Postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome7
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Glassers disease9
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Swine Influenza4
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Swine Dysentery7
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Abortion16
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Laminitis12
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Interdigital dermatitis6
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Infectious pododermatitis6
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Lameness3
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Contagious ovine digital dermatitis4
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Terminilogy18
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Diagnostics41
