Solid substance which attracts other molecules to its surface....
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Communication between the nerves and muscles that uses epinephrine as the 'messenger'. Adrenergic stimulation is what is involved in the 'flight or fight' response, which means the body is alerted to a danger of some sort and prepares to basically run or fight. Adrenergic stimulation results in an...
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Two small glands near the kidneys that produce many hormones required for life....
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A substance added to killed vaccines to stimulate a better immune response by the body. Common adjuvants contain aluminum compounds. A component added to killed vaccines to increase the ability of the vaccine to stimulate an immune response....
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Addison's disease is also known as hypoadrenocorticism. It is a disease that results from a decrease in corticosteroid secretion from the adrenal gland. See article: Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)...
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The sudden onset of signs of disease. Single or short term exposure to a poison. Usually results in clinical signs and/or death....
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Immunity produced when an animal's own immune system reacts to a stimulus e.g., a virus or bacteria, and produces antibodies and cells which will protect it from the disease caused by the bacteria or virus. Compare with 'passive immunity'....
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone. A hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, which stimulates the adrenal gland to work....
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A fluid containing a high proportion of hydrogen ions, giving the liquid a sour taste. Measured by pH units, with 1 the most acid, and 14 the least acid. Chemical reactions in the body have to take place at or near neutrality, pH 7....
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Association of American Feed Control Officials; an organization which sets standards for pet food ingredients and minimum daily requirements....
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Diseases communicable between man and other animals....
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A bluish-white metallic element. Atomic number 30. Atomic weight 65.37. Melting point 419.4°C. An important component in many alloys, solders, and metal coatings. As a dietary mineral, zinc appears essential to the proper functioning of the baseme nt membrane between the horny and sensitive...
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