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RCVSRoyal College of Veterinary Surgeons | |
Rectumfinal section of the large intestine, where faeces are stored | |
Reflex actioninvoluntary and rapid movement in response to a stimulus
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Reflex arcphysical reaction of the nervous system | |
Renalrelating to the kidneys | |
RERResting Energy Requirement: the amount of energy the body requires to perform its basic functions | |
Reticular connective tissuesimilar to areolar tissue but only has reticular fibres in the matrix | |
Reticulum | |
Retinaa layer of light sensitive (photoreceptor) cells at the back of the eye | |
Rhinariumthe nosepad | |
Ribosomesparticles of RNA that synthesise protein within the cell | |
RIDDORReporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations | |
Rodscells in the eye that detect black and white or night-time vision | |
Rostraltowards the nose | |
Rough endoplasmic reticuluman organelle that synthesises and transports protein in the cell | |
Rumenfirst stomach compartment of a ruminant that receives food from the oesophagus | |
Ruminantan even toed ungulate that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen | |
Ruminant bloat | |
RVNRegistered Veterinary Nurse | |