Essays about: "Arteriovenous anastomoses"

Found 1 essay containing the words Arteriovenous anastomoses.

  1. 1. Vasodilatory effects of exogenous nitric oxide on the brood patch of the Zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Anna Södergren; [2010]
    Keywords : Arteriovenous anastomoses; AVA; brood patch; cold induced vasodilation; CIVD; nitric oxide; NO; temperature; vasodilation; Zebra finch; Taeniopygia guttata;

    Abstract : In birds like the Zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) the female, but not the male develop a brood patch upon incubation of eggs. The brood patch functions to increase heat exchange between the bird and the eggs. Development of the brood patch includes de-feathering, increased vascularization and edema formation. READ MORE