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    Woo and Wynne (2012) define asthma as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways (Woo & Wynne, 2012). Asthma is a condition that cannot be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Inhaled corticosteroids are known to be the most effective form of long-term management of persistent asthma (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2013). Inhaled corticosteroids help keep asthma under control daily and make it less likely to have an asthma attack (Mayo Clinic, 2014).

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    protein and the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin. Abnormal levels of the protein or hormone may indicate a problem with the baby. b) Ultrasound – used to measure a specific area on the back of a baby’s neck. This is known as nuchal translucency and may signal a problem if more fluid than usual tends to collect in the neck tissue. c) Amniocentesis – testing a sample of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus to analyze the fetal chromosomes. d) Chorionic villus sampling – cells are removed

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    stress may contribute directly to nausea. Stress can also exacerbate the symptoms of pre-existing nausea and emesis in a circular pattern of cause and effect that is difficult to distinguish. Increased levels of estrogen, progesterone, and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may contribute to the development of nausea during pregnancy as well. Studies have not yet demonstrated a causal link, but the coincidental timing of hCG peaking in the first trimester and the typical onset of nausea in pregnancy

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    Abstract Prenatal genetic testing is an integral part of prenatal care. It provides pregnant women with different screening and diagnostic tests so that they can know more about their future baby. There are certain advantages and disadvantages associated with prenatal genetic testing. Thus, it is important for expectant parents to consider these tests thoroughly before they decide to take or not to take them. Key words: prenatal genetic testing, advantages, disadvantages  Prenatal Genetic Testing:

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    The foetal Leydig Cell population arises shortly after testicular differentiation around 7 weeks in a human after gestation by the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcG), this is known as the first wave (45). These cells function, mainly to produce androgens which are essential for masculinization of the foetus as well as in the descent of the testes in the scrotum, these androgens subsequently act as paracrine factors within the seminiferous tubules, testosterone, is only first detected around 6-7 weeks

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    Question 1 | 1 points   | Save   |   | Examination of the vaginal and cervical surfaces with a special magnifying instrument is called a ________scopy. | | | | | | | | colpo | | | vagino | | | cervico | | | culdo | | | | | |   Question 2 | 1 points   | Save   |   | ________itis is the inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix. | | | | | | | | Intercervic | | | Endometr | | | Endocervic | | | Perimetr | | | | | |

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    Pregnancy Tests) in urine • Packaged individually in sealed foil pouches • User-friendly with an accuracy of over 99% • Comes with easy to follow instructions in "Plain English" • For your privacy, delivered in plain unmarked packages The human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is detected by the Zoom Baby pregnancy test strips. HGC is a hormone which is made by the placenta as it develops and is released into the urine just after conception. There are anti-bodies in the Zoom Baby pregnancy test that the

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    Trisomy 13, or Patau Syndrome, is caused by the presence of three chromosome copies on chromosome 13. An extra copy of chromosome 13 causes the majority of cases. Some cases are caused by a Robertsonian translocation between chromosome 13 and other autosomes such as chromosomes 15, 21, and 22. According to Bishra & Clericuzio "Trisomy 13 is the third most common autosomal trisomy, with an incidence of 1 per 10,000" (Bishara & Clericuzio, 2008, p. 30). It is comprised mainly of defects of the

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    Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System The reproductive role of the female is far more complex than that of a male. Not only must she produce gametes, but her body must prepare to nurture a developing embryo for a period of approximately nine months. Ovaries, the female gonads, are the primary reproductive organs of a female, and like the male testes, ovaries serve a dual purpose: They produce the female gametes (ova) and sex hormones, the estrogens * and progesterone (pro-ges′tĕ-rōn). The

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    simple to keep them in the lab. Cell-Free concentrate from Xenopus oocyte is ideal for studding sub-atomic biology.Function of all early embryonic cell is known. incipient organisms are vulnerable to control. Egg generation can be evoked (chorionic gonadotropin) There are numerous approaches to study Xenopus yet principally in 3 classification: Embryonic Oocyte sans cell remove. Embryonic studies is Tissue transplant, single cell and germ layer dismemberment is simple. Meddling with the incipient

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