http://www.ck12.org Chapter 1. Human Biology
pain reliever like ibuprofen may also work. If the pain is severe, a doctor can prescribe stronger medicine to relieve
the pain.
The most common type of cancer in females isbreast cancer. The cancer causes the cells of the breast to grow out
of control and form a tumor. Breast cancer is rare in teens. It becomes more common as women get older. If breast
cancer is found early, it usually can be cured with surgery.
Vocabulary
- breast cancer: Cancer causing abnormal growth in the cells of the breast.
- cancer: Disease that causes cells to divide out of control.
- ovarian cyst: Sac filled with fluid or other material within the ovary.
- vaginitis: Redness, discomfort, and itching of the vagina.
- yeast infection: Condition in which yeast multiply too quickly and cause discomfort in the vagina.
Summary
- In males, disorders of the reproductive system include injuries to the testes and cancer of the testes.
- In females, disorders of the reproductive system include vaginitis and breast cancer.
Practice
Use the resources below to answer the questions that follow.
- Testicular Cancerat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o63hl15cgpI (4:20)
MEDIA
Click image to the left for more content.- Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer for what age group of men?
- What is the most common sign of testicular cancer? What is it sometimes mistaken for?
- How treatable is testicular cancer? What kinds of treatment are used?
- What are the causes of testicular cancer?
- What is the highest identified risk factor for contracting testicular cancer?
- Ovarian Cystsat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH3YJrP0KC4 (1:26)
MEDIA
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