OURANIA M. ANDRISANI Endocrine Organs Hypothalamusv Hypophysis Cerebri (Pituitary Gland) Adenohypophysis Pars distalis Acidophils Basophils Chromophobes Pars intermedia Pars tuberalis Neurohypophysis Hypothalamo-neurohypophyseal tract Hypothalamo-adenohypophyseal axis Epiphysis Cerebri (Pineal Gland) Thyroid…
BLOOD The blood consists of specialized cells derived from the bone marrow that are suspended in a liquid called plasma. In an adult animal, the blood volume is about 8…
INTRODUCTION Cells, Tissues, and Organs Epithelium is a tissue. A tissue is an aggregation of cells and intercellular substances specialized to perform particular functions. Despite its structural and functional complexity,…
INDICATIONS Intraoral radiology is an integral part of veterinary dentistry, from diagnostics to therapy to evaluation of response to therapy. Ideal: full mouth radiographs on every patient, each dental visit…
INDICATIONS Cause for extraction Periodontal disease Endodontic disease: open canal; nonvital pulp; poor transillumination; periapical bone loss Tooth resorption Retained (persistent) deciduous teeth Supernumerary, crowded, or maloccluded teeth Decision process:…
DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Caries is the decay of the dental hard tissues (enamel, cementum, and dentin) due to the effects of oral bacteria on fermentable carbohydrates on the tooth surface Caries is…
INDICATIONS To access site for effective treatment Extraction site Flap design is discussed in this chapter; additional extraction steps discussed in Chapter 8 Periodontal surgery of deep pockets (greater than…
