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Chelonian

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An order of reptiles including tortoises , turtles. Peculiar in having part of the vertebrae , ribs , sternum united with dermal plates to form firm shell

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Ectothermic

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Cold blooded

Animal who can’t regulate own body temp so it fluctuates according to surroundings.

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Vasovagal response

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Reflex that causes heart to slow down and put out less blood. Causing a drop in bp

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MBD

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Metabolic bone disease.

Disease process where bones weakened due to improper balance of calcium and phosphorus

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Dysecdysis

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Inability for reptile to shed its skin properly