Across
- 2. This gland is the "master" gland that controls several other endocrine glands in the body by producing several different hormones which help with homeostasis.
- 5. This part of the hind-brain regulates co-ordination and balance.
- 6. The tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder for urine to pass through.
- 7. The tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
- 9. ________ valve. The valve that controls blood flow in one direction through the left side of the heart.
- 11. The type of vision that horses primarily use alongside their lesser-used binocular vision.
- 12. The hormone that stimulates the mammary glands to secrete milk and stimulates the mare's maternal behaviour.
- 13. The organ that stores urine.
- 15. The two cell types found in the retina of the horse's eye are rod cells and ____ cells.
- 17. The protein in ligaments and tendons that allows for elasticity and flexibility.
- 18. The organs that extract waste from the blood to form urine.
- 19. The response in which a horse curls its upper lip to expose the front teeth and gums and allow pheromones to be transferred to the vomeronasal organ.
Down
- 1. _________ valve. The valve that controls blood flow in one direction through the right side of the heart.
- 3. These structures allow for air to be filtered in the nasal chambers before it passes into the lungs.
- 4. The _________ system is the system that drains excess fluid from tissues and filters it back into the bloodstream. It also aids in fat digestion and plays a role in the immune system.
- 8. This gland is the gland that keeps the body's reaction to stress in balance. It produces hormones that regulate blood sugar metabolism and electrolyte balance.
- 10. Nasal ________ allows air passing through to be warmed and humidified.
- 14. The hormone released as part of the fight or flight response which increases heart rate and blood flow.
- 16. The type of nervous system that prepares the horse for fight or flight.