What is cryptorchidism and what are the implications for infertility?
What will be an ideal response?
Cryptorchidism is the failure of one or both of the testicles to descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum. This causes a low sperm count and male infertility.
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Tony's hourly wage as a service station attendant is $8.10. For working the night shift, his wage is increased 20%. What is Tony's hourly wage for working the night shift?
A) $9.72 B) $28.10 C) $8.30 D) $12.64 E) $13.61
Brinzolamide (Azopt) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor drug that blocks the enzyme that produces ________ humor
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Gloves should be worn when anyone in the lab
a. handles body fluids, blood and excreta b. handles potentially contaminated items c. opens drawers and doors in the laboratory d. all of the above e. A and B only
A combining vowel is often added to a word root. What is a vowel, and why would such a thing be added to the word root?
A) L is an example of a vowel, and this letter is commonly used in medical terms. B) O is an example of a vowel, and it is added to change the meaning of the constructed term. C) O is an example of a vowel, and it is added to make the constructed term easier to pronounce. D) V is an example of a vowel, and it is added because medical terms often have too many consonants.