If the two pandas have a cub, the new contract states the Memphis Zoo does not have to pay China a yearly fee on that. However, the cub will have to be returned to China after four years.
Panel study. A panel study is a longitudinal study design where a cross-sectional sample of units is selected and surveyed at usually regular intervals. The observation units may be individuals, households, firms or other organisations, or even countries. Household panel surveys are an important sub-type of panel study.
A thyroid panel is a group of tests that may be ordered together to help evaluate thyroid gland function and to help diagnose thyroid disorders. The tests included in a thyroid panel measure the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood. These hormones are chemical substances that travel through the blood and control or regulate the body's metabolismâhow it functions and uses energy.