May 5th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Disorders of the Reproductive System.

Level#1: One of the most common disorders of the reproductive system is infertility. Infertility is the inability to have children naturally. It may be caused by a physical problem with either the male or female in a relationship. Many things can cause a person to be infertile. Men sometimes have a low sperm count. In women, diseases or infections can cause scar tissue in the Fallopian tubes. In such cases, the sperm cannot get to the egg. Surgery can sometimes unblock the tubes. But, many women with this problem are infertile.

1. What is one of the most common disorders of the reproductive system?





2. What is infertility?





3. What causes infertility and who can it be a problem for?

Level#2: One of the most common disorders of the reproductive system is infertility. Infertility is the inability to have children naturally. It may be caused by a physical problem with either the male or female in a relationship. Many things can cause a person to be infertile. Men sometimes have a low sperm count. In women, diseases or infections can cause scar tissue in the Fallopian tubes. In such cases, the sperm cannot get to the egg. Surgery can sometimes unblock the tubes. But, many women with this problem are infertile. Some women do not produce enough eggs. Finally, some women are born with malformed reproductive organs. This problem, too, can lead to infertility.

1. What is one of the most common reproductive disorders?

2. What is infertility and what may cause it?

3. What are the causes of infertility in men and in women?

Level#3: One of the most common disorders of the reproductive system is infertility. Infertility is the inability to have children naturally. It may be caused by a physical problem with either the male or female in a relationship. Many things can cause a person to be infertile. Men sometimes have a low sperm count. In women, diseases or infections can cause scar tissue in the Fallopian tubes. In such cases, the sperm cannot get to the egg. Surgery can sometimes unblock the tubes. But, many women with this problem are infertile. Some women do not produce enough eggs. Finally, some women are born with malformed reproductive organs. This problem, too, can lead to infertility. Other problems can occur with the reproductive system. in women, the ovaries can develop masses of tissue called ovarian cysts. Ovarian cysts can be harmful to the woman's health. Some women also have irregular menstrual cycles. Irregular menstrual cycles can often be treated with medication.

1. Explain what one of the most common disorders of the reproductive system is.

2. Explain what causes infertility in males and females.

3. Explain what scar tissue in the Fallopian tubes can cause, and what can sometimes be done to fix the problem.

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