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During the Initial Visit with the Nurse at the Fertility

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During the initial visit with the nurse at the fertility clinic, the patient asks what effect cigarette smoking has on the ability to conceive. The nurse's best response is:


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Parkinson Disease

Parkinson's Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing neurons.

Synapses

Synapses are the junctions through which neurons signal to each other or to non-neuronal cells, allowing for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals across the nervous system.

Calcium

A chemical element essential for life, playing critical roles in cell signaling, muscle contraction, and bone strength.

cGMP

Cyclic guanosine monophosphate, a secondary messenger used in intracellular signal transduction, influencing cellular processes such as muscle relaxation and phototransduction.

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