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The female reproductive system begins with the [1], where immature eggs, or oocytes, are stored from birth. Each month, one of these immature eggs undergoes [2], a process in which it matures and is released from the [3]. The released mature egg is then captured by finger-like projections called [4], which guide it into the [5]. If fertilization occurs, it typically takes place in the [6]. A couple of days after fertilization the fertilized egg may become embedded in the [7] of the uterus resulting in a pregnancy.  If fertilization does not occur, the thickened lining of the [8] is shed during [9], which marks the beginning of a new menstrual cycle. Menstrual blood and tissue are expelled from the body through the [10].

Sperm production begins in the [1], a pair of oval-shaped organs located within the scrotum. After their formation, sperm travel through a coiled tube called the [2], where they mature. The [3], which is a muscular tube, carries sperm from the epididymis to the [4]. During sexual arousal, sperm and secretions from the [5] combine to form a milky fluid called seminal fluid. Just before ejaculation, sperm and seminal fluid mix with additional secretions from the [6] to form semen with active sperm. Prior to ejaculation the [7] secretes a solution to clean out the urethra. Finally, during ejaculation, semen is expelled from the body through the [8], which serves a dual role in the male reproductive and urinary systems. Success of ejaculation is aided by erection of the penis, which occurs due to the flow of blood into the [9] and the [10].

The [BLANK-1] view of FDI traces its roots to Marxist political and economic theory.

The goal of a new Central American group formed as an economic union is to have a Council of Ministers that would coordinate the economic, social, and foreign policy of the member states. This group wants to be a ____________

A key advantage of adopting the euro is that it ___________________________________________________________________

One of the most controversial aspects of [BLANK-1] is that it supports government intervention and strategic trade policy.

A patient was placed on ventilatory support secondary to pneumonia. Which manifestations support this diagnosis?   I. Yellow secretions II. WBC at 9,000 III. Febrile IV. Diaphoresis

Which of the following level of consciousness (LOC) would be assessed that could indicate elevated PaCO2?   I. Somnolence II. Lethargy III. Obtunded IV. Alert

Which of the following is a neuromuscular disorder that can lead to respiratory failure.   I. Diabetic keto-acidosis II. Myasthenia gravis III. Guillain barre syndrome IV. Cerebral vascular accident

A patient in severe ARDS is currently on the following ventilator settings: Mode – AC/VC Total Rate – 25 breaths/min Rate –  25 breaths/min Exhaled VT – 290 ml VT – 300 ml VE – 7.25 L/min PEEP – 10 cm H2O PIP – 40 cm H2O FIO2 – 1.0 Plateau – 35 cm H2O The patient’s physician wants to place the patient on APRV. What P-High should be started on the new mode?