The Number of Deaths in the First Year of Life

question 62

Short Answer

The number of deaths in the first year of life for each 1,000 live births per year is called the ________.

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Definitions:

Vasectomy

A surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception, involving the cutting and sealing of part of each vas deferens.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells capable of fertilizing a female's egg.

Urethra

The tube that conveys urine from the bladder to the outside of the body in both sexes, and also transports semen in the male reproductive system.

Leydig Cells

Testosterone-producing cells in the testes that react to luteinizing hormone.