The Overall Rate of Prematurity in the U

question 17

True/False

The overall rate of prematurity in the U.S. is 25%.

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Definitions:

Ovum Formation

The process of egg development in the female reproductive system, also known as oogenesis.

Sperm Cell

A male reproductive cell that is capable of fertilizing an egg cell to produce offspring.

Ovum

The egg cell, or ovum, in females that upon being fertilized by sperm has the potential to grow into an embryo.

Follicular Cells

Small cells contained in the primordial follicle along with a large cell called a primary oocyte.