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The neck and head are supplied with blood by four primary arteries. These consist of two common carotid arteries, each branching into two main divisions, namely the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery.  

The final maxillary premolar teeth located in the oral cavities of carnivorous animals are specifically specialized for shearing or puncturing food. Known as carnassial teeth, these formidable dental structures possess the ability to create puncture wounds in the event of a cat biting a human.  

A mechanical device that assumes the responsibility of circulating blood throughout the body during the course of heart surgery.  

A structural abnormality in the heart’s wall that permits the mixing of blood from different chambers.  

A substance present in the blood that increases following a heart attack.  

Referred to as the transfer factor test, this diagnostic procedure evaluates the lung’s capacity to transfer blood gases efficiently.  

A collection of bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family, exhibiting a growing resistance to carbapenem antibiotics. Among the CRE (carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae), Klebsiella bacteria represent one distinct type.  

An enzyme generated by CRE (carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae) that confers resistance to carbapenem antibiotics by dismantling their molecular structure.  

The formation of dense fibrous tissue encircling a breast implant, resulting in potential tightness, discomfort, and increased firmness.  

An intricate network of minuscule blood vessels that allows for the thorough perfusion of blood within a tissue or organ.