When a sperm cell and a(n) ________ unite, a cell called a zygote forms.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ovum
egg
oocyte

When a sperm cell and an ovum (oocyte), or egg, unite, a zygote forms.

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The ability of the lungs and chest wall to expand and therefore ventilate a patient is known as:

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Which of these patients is losing body heat by the mechanism of convection?

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What cytochemical stains are negative in ALL but positive in AML?

a. PAS and myeloperoxidase b. PAS and Sudan Black B c. Nonspecific esterase and myeloperoxidase d. Acid phosphates and PAS

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