Before a female child is born, _______________ _______________ develop in her ovarian cortex, which contain primary oocyte and follicular cells. 

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


primordial follicles

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What is ventricular fibrillation?

a. Blood from the atria cannot be pumped into the ventricles because of a valve blockage. b. The left ventricle cannot pump blood to the body because of a blockage in the aorta. c. Individual muscle fibers of the heart beat independently, which results in a loss of blood circulation. d. The heart beats too fast, which causes damage to the ventricles of the heart.

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Which of the following is an example of an anemia that occurs as a result of antibody development to an antigen that the individual lacks?

a. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia b. Mixed-type autoimmune hemolytic anemia c. Drug-induced hemolysis d. Hemolytic disease of the newborn

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The efficient management of reimbursement systems is critical if the organization's mission and financial goals are to be met.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A 4-year-old male is found unresponsive by his father. When you arrive at the scene, you perform a primary assessment, which reveals that the child is unresponsive and breathing shallowly. He is also tachycardic and diaphoretic. You obtain a blood glucose reading of 38 mg/dL. Treatment for this child should include:

A. assisted ventilation and 1 to 2 mL/kg of 50% dextrose IV. B. 1 mg of glucagon via IV push, followed by a reassessment. C. oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and 1 tube of oral glucose. D. assisted ventilation and immediate transport to the hospital.

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