ANSC 53500 or BMS 52800
Avian Physiology


Name ____________________________________________

Avian Physiology
Cardiovascular System
Work Sheet #7

 

  1. Ascites, often referred to as “water belly” by industry, is a cardiovascular disease of broilers that has several etiologies. Explain from a cardiovascular point of view how fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity of broilers suffering from ascites. See the attached information sheet on ascites to help you answer this question. Please do not discuss etiologies in your answer. Focus on the physiology that has gone haywire (3 pts).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name ____________________________________________

Avian Physiology
Cardiovascular System
Work Sheet #7

 

  1. Describe how the medulla of the brain is involved in controlling cardiovascular activity or heart rate. (2 pts)

 

 

 

  1. What are the two major determinants affecting mean arterial pressure? (2 pts)

 

 

 

  1. Identify three vasoconstrictors. (3 pts)

 

 

 

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