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Describes the anatomoy and physiology of the eye, ear, head, and paw. - Read more

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Claws are appendages at the extremities of the digits of cats. The footpad is the tough spongy pads of thick skin beneath each foot. - Read more

The ears are the paired receptor organs designed for the special senses of hearing & balance. Each ear is divided anatomically & functionally into regions called the external (outside) ear, the middle ear & the inner ear. - Read more

The eyes are the receptors for the special sense of sight. The ability to see is dependent on the actions of several structures in & around the eyeball including the cornea, the lens, the retina & the vitreous. - Read more

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A brief look at feline anatomy and cat physiology. - Read more

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Bone marrow is the soft, spongy material found in the center of the bones. The bone marrow produces the three major types of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells & platelets. - Read more

Nerves are bundles of fibers made up of specialized cells that send & receive information to & from the brain. Your cat's muscles, stomach, & even heart would not function if a nerve did not relay instructions from the brain. - Read more

The anal glands (also called anal sacs) are two glands that secrete a pungent fluid. The fluid travels through tiny ducts that open into the anus. Typically, this fluid is released during defecation. - Read more

Blood is the life-maintaining transport fluid that circulates oxygen & nutrients throughout the body, carries away waste products & helps defend against disease. - Read more

The brain & the spinal cord are the two organs that form the central nervous system. - Read more

The cardiovascular system (or circulatory system) is a major system concerned with the movement of blood through the body. It consists of the heart & blood vessels: arteries, veins & capillaries. - Read more

The endocrine system coordinates & controls many of the body's functions. It is composed of a group of glands that maintain a stable internal environment by producing chemicals called hormones. - Read more

The immune system is a complex network of specialized cells & organs designed to defend the body against bacteria, viruses, toxins & parasites that normally invade the cat's body. - Read more

The cat possesses a highly evolved muscle system that is capable of producing swift & agile movements. The muscle systems of a cat enable it to catch prey & escape from potential threats. - Read more

The skin and hair coat comprise the outer covering and the largest organ of the body. The skin and hair coat combine as the cat's largest sensory organ, monitoring the environment and influencing body temperature. - Read more