An action taking place within a cell....
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In the life cycle of some parasites, the immature form of the parasite must pass through a different type of host (animal, insect, snail, etc.), called the intermediate host, before it can re-enter and infect the type of animal it came from. An example would be heartworms. The adult worm lives in...
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A condition in which the blood glucose level remains higher than it should at an insulin dosage of 2 units/pound of body weight per day in cats....
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A form of diabetes in which so little insulin is produced that supplemental insulin must be given for the animal to live. Also called Type I diabetes mellitus....
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A hormone produced by the pancreas which is necessary for glucose to be able to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. A hormone produced by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels....
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A permanent characteristic that is present because of the genetic make-up of the animal....
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A trait passed from one generation to the next in the genes from each parent....
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A condition in which tissue reacts to injury and undergoes changes during the healing process. As an example, a toe with a sliver of wood in it would be inflamed and show the signs of inflammation which include redness, increased temperature, pain, swelling and a loss of or disordered function. The...
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A term used to describe an invasion of parasites....
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Something, for instance a drug, hormone or virus, that reduces the function of the immune system of an animal....
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