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RCVS

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons


Rectum

final section of the large intestine, where faeces are stored


Reflex action

involuntary and rapid movement in response to a stimulus

 


Reflex arc

physical reaction of the nervous system


Renal

relating to the kidneys


RER

Resting Energy Requirement: the amount of energy the body requires to perform its basic functions


Reticular connective tissue

similar to areolar tissue but only has reticular fibres in the matrix


Reticulum

second compartment of the ruminant stomach


Retina

a layer of light sensitive (photoreceptor) cells at the back of the eye


Rhinarium

the nosepad 



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