Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 2:06 AM
Site: Animal Class - E Learning and training for animal care
Course: Animal Class - E Learning and training for animal care (Animal Class)
Glossary: Glossary
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Abomasum |
Actinthin, protein fibres in muscle |
Acutesudden onset |
Adipose tissuemeshwork of fibres, mainly filled with fat cells |
Aerobic respirationchemical process that results in the formation of energy, carbon dioxide, heat and water from the combination of oxygen and glucose |
Afferentcarrying towards a centre or area |
Afferent nervesconduct an impulse towards the central nervous system |
Alleledifferent form of a particular gene |
Altricialanimal or bird that is born in a helpless state, requiring care from the parents |
Alveoligroups of alveolar sacs in the lungs where gaseous exchange occurs; the plural of alveolus |