Human Development

Disorders of the male reproductive system  Testicular Torsion- “twisted testis”. A rare condition when the spermatic cord becomes twisted during strenuous exercise or sleep.  Undescended Testes- When one or both testes remain inside the body, rather than hanging loose in the scrotum.

 Inguinal Hernia- When part of an intestine protrudes into the scrotum through a weakness in the abdominal wall.  Infertility- Unable to reproduce.  Enlarged Prostate Gland- When the prostate becomes larger and obstructs the outlet of the urinary bladder.

 Prostate Cancer- Cancer in the prostate gland, the most common cancer in American males.  Testicular Cancer- cancer of the testes, most common form of cancer for males between the ages of 15 and 35.

Disorders of the female reproductive system  Menstrual Cramps- Cramps in the lower abdominal area that are caused by the contracting of the uterus as it works to expel its lining.  PMS- (premenstrual syndrome) physical symptoms include swelling and tenderness of the breasts, bloated feeling, headaches and fatigue. Emotional signs are depression, crying, anxiety, and anger.

Disorders of the female reproductive system VVaginitis – Infection of the vagina. Signs include itching or soreness of the vulva, an unpleasant odor, an increase in discharge from the vagina, and sometimes a burning sensation during urination. TToxic Shock Syndrome- a rare bacterial infection. Signs include high fever, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and a sunburn-like rash.

 Ovarian Cysts- a growth in the ovary. Signs might be pain, or no symptoms at all.  Cancers-  cervical cancer- checked through pap tests.  breast cancer- checked through mammograms and breast examinations.  Infertility- not being able to reproduce

Some Words to Know  Fertilization-the union of sperm and egg  Egg-Female reproductive cell  Ovaries-female reproductive structures that produce eggs and sex hormones  Ovulation-release of an egg from an ovary

 Testes-AKA testicles; makes sperm and produces testosterone  Sperm-male reproductive cell necessary for making a new human  Penis-reproductive structure used to deposit sperm

 Vagina-female reproductive structure which receives sperm  Cervix-the base of the Uterus has a small opening that sperm can pass through  Uterus-AKA womb is a hollow muscular organ that provides a place for the baby to grow before birth.

 Embryo-fertilized egg after it has attached to the uterine wall  Fetus-a developing individual from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth