Animals in research vocabulary- animal science

Vaccine

Agent which stimulates the immune system to improve immunity

stroke

Also known as a "Brain attack" and occurs when the brain is interrupted, causing depravation of oxygen and nutrients

Immune system

Body's defense against foreign organisms and substances

Platelets

Blood cells which prevents bleeding

Glucose

Component of a carbohydrate; is an important energy source for living organisms

Inflammation

Condition where the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot and painful

Pacemaker

Device used to regulate the rhythm of the heart

Transplantation

Grafting tissues from a patients own body

Polio

Highly contagious viral infection; can lead to paralysis and even death

Insulin

Hormone produced in the pancreas which controls the amount of glucose in the blood

Neuron

Impulse producing cell which is part of the nervous system

Paralysis

Inability to move

Gangliosidosis

Inherited metabolic disease which is a lipid storage disorder

Cardiovascular system

Made up of the heart and blood; is responsible for pumping blood to the heart and throughout the body

Pancreas

Organ which is part of the digestive system which plays a key role in digesting enzymes

Gene

Part of DNA molecule which hold herritable traits

Coronary

Referring to the hearts arteries and veins

Respiratory system

Responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Bone marrow

Soft fatty tissue between bone cavities

Rabies

Viral infection in mammals that causes madness and convulsion

Influenza

Viral infection which causes aches and pains, fever and breathing problems

Yellow fever

Virus transmitted by mosquitoes which affects the liver and kidneys and can even cause death