The Nursing Dean Knows That in Regard to Minority and Male

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nursing dean knows that in regard to minority and male nursing student enrollment,

• A)male faculty numbers are approaching numbers similar to the overall male population.
• B)male and minority enrollments have been growing exponentially.
• C)minorities are well represented in nursing and health care today.
• D)minority numbers have increased but still underrepresent the population.

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A female steroid hormone primarily produced by the ovary.

Estrogen

A female sex hormone; when produced during ovulation, estrogen causes a buildup of the lining of the uterus (womb) to prepare it for a possible pregnancy.

Ovary

A female reproductive organ in which ova (eggs) are produced, as well as hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

Bulbourethral Glands

Small glands located on each side of the urethra in males that produce a pre-ejaculate fluid that lubricates and neutralizes acidity in the urethra.