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To investigate the effects of progesterone priming on follicular wave dynamics and its role in synchronizing ovulation in dairy cows undergoing timed artificial insemination (TAI) protocols. Objective 1: To examine the influence of progesterone priming on follicular wave emergence and dominance in cycling and anovular dairy cows. Hypothesis 1: Progesterone priming will regulate follicular wave emergence, ensuring the selection of a dominant follicle capable of ovulation during TAI. Objective 2: To evaluate the effects of progesterone levels on estradiol production and LH surge timing in cows subjected to TAI protocols. Hypothesis 2: Optimal progesterone levels will enhance estradiol production and synchronize the LH surge, improving ovulation timing and TAI success rates. Objective 3: To assess fertility outcomes, including conception and pregnancy rates, in cows receiving progesterone priming compared to unprimed controls. Hypothesis 3: Progesterone priming will improve conception and pregnancy rates by enhancing follicular readiness and optimizing ovulatory responses. References: Bó, G.A., & Baruselli, P.S. (2014). Synchronization of Ovulation in Cattle Using Progesterone and Estradiol-Based Protocols. Animal Reproduction Science, 146(1-2), 70–75. Souza, A.H., et al. (2007). Progesterone and Follicular Dynamics in Dairy Cows. Theriogenology, 68(7), 822–830.

A gas law which states that the pressure (p) of a gas in a closed container is inverselyproportional to the volume (V) of the container:

Most of the carbon dioxide transported in the blood is carried as:

The renal vessels and the renal pelvis enters and exits the kidneys here.

Which of the following is NOT part of the uterine tube?

Which of the following is an example of dominant X-linked inheritance?

A permanent change in an allele:

Which of the following is NOT one of the principal hormones of the Female Reproductive Cycle?

The follow program is a Parking System for Lot A on campus. It manages 100 parking spots in Lot A using a single array, and simulates the spot availability using random values – 0 for available spots and 1 for occupied spots at certain moment. This Java program will help users to check availability of Lot A, etc.  Complete the Parking program with the following three parts. No worries about the functions / methods that are not asked in this exam question.  Under the comment line a, declare an array to store the availability status for 100 parking spots. Create an integer array and name it lotA. (4 pts) Under the comment block b, Use a FOR loop to assign random values 0 or 1 to each element in this array lotA, where 0 represents an available spot, and 1 represents an occupied spot. This is to simulate the Lot A usage status at certain moment. (6 pts) Under the comment line c. write a method to check and return the total count of available spots for parking (i.e. count when an element value in the array is 0, and return the count result). Name this method checkAvailability(). This method is separated from the main method and could be called in your program to return the Lot A availability at any moment. (6 pts)  In the answer box, provide the comment lines for // a. create the array, //b. simulate Lot A usage, and //c. check availability method. You can provide your codes in each part under the comment lines. You don’t need to copy or include the other codes for the rest of the program. Do not worry about the other methods that are not asked in this question. No line number is needed. Do the indentation as much as you can for better reading.

The AGNP is seeing a 72-year-old male patient who is reporting nocturia, weak urinary stream, with hesitancy when he starts to urinate. Assessment is suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the following is thought to cause this disorder?