1. Human Development

2. 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.

3.  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.

4.  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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7.  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

8. 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

9.  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

10.  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.

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