Evaluate the peripheral blood smear and selected cell images below. Based on these findings, rank the following tests by order of importance to evaluate the case:  

A 7-year-old child presents with fatigue, pallor, and growth delay. The CBC and peripheral smear results are as follows: WBC Count: 25.0 x 10⁹/L RBC Count: 5.8 x 10⁶/µL Hemoglobin (Hgb): 6.5 g/dL Hematocrit (Hct): 19% MCV: 65 fL MCH: 18 pg MCHC: 30 g/dL RDW: 16.1% Platelet Count: 450 x 10⁹/L NRBCs: 35 per 100 WBCs Peripheral Smear Findings: Microcytic, hypochromic RBCs. Target cells, anisocytosis, poikilocytosis, and basophilic stippling. Numerous NRBCs. Based on the laboratory data and peripheral smear findings, what is the next best step in the workup of this sample?  

Based on observation of the image below, how would you classify this finding?  

Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy Define maternal recognition of pregnancy. Provide the signal and mechanism for this process in humans, cows, mares, and dogs. Describe or diagram implantation of the human conceptus. Please include in your answer differentiation of trophoblastic cells, the steps with implantation, and classification of the placenta – both shape/contact point and layers of tissue between maternal and fetal blood.

Puberty What are Kisspeptin and KNDy neurons and what role do these neurons play in regulating GnRH secretion and onset of puberty? A 17-year-old female long-distance track star at a local high school has failed to obtain puberty. She visits you, a world-renowned reproductive endocrinologist, to determine the cause of the delay.  A physical is performed and it was discovered that she has an extremely low BMI (body mass index) and approximately 5% body fat.  Explain to your patient a potential cause for this delay.

INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite the sentences. Change the time clause to a phrase with the -ing form.  Ex. I took a nap after I ate dinner. —> I took a nap after eating dinner. 

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each sentence. Use even though or in spite of. 

Two years ago we _______________  to ride across France because we both love food.

Hilmi got a job as a chemist after he finished college. 

Write a complete/correct compound sentence.