Biology 30: Module 3: Summary 5 Assignment
Module 3 Assessment
This Module 3 Assessment is worth 70 marks. The value of each each question is stated in the left margin.
Part 1 (30 marks)
Sexually transmitted infections can cause infertility or sterility, thus the need for reproductive intervention. The medical community is concerned about increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections in Alberta. There is a move to educate the public about STI's and their implications.
Activity 1: Imagine that you are working in a sexual health centre in your local area as the Education Coordinator. You are asked to make a sexual health presentation to the local high schools. You are to inform 15 to 19 year-old students of the implications of sexually transmitted infections on the structures and functions of the human reproductive systems.
Your presentation needs to address the following points:
(2 marks) 1. Introduction: discuss why there is a need to inform this age group of sexual health.
Answer:
(4 marks) 2. Male and female reproductive structures and functions, including gamete formation.
Answer:
(6 marks) 3. Three reproductive system structural disorders of your choice that affect the male reproductive system and three disorders that affect the female system.
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(1 mark) 4. Three sexually transmitted diseases, including two of the following three: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and one other of your choice
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5. Use the following table as a guide in preparing your presentation.
Disorders or Infections of the Human Reproductive SystemReproductive System Disorder or Infection / Structure Affected by the Disorder or Infection / Description of Damage and Symptoms to Reproductive System / Explanation of How the Disorder or Infection May Cause Infertility
Male
Example / Epididymis / Inflammation of the epididymis (pain and swelling) can lead to an abscess and permanent damage. It is usually caused by an infection, such as the STI chlamydia. / If permanent damage is done to the epididymis, then sperm will not be able to mature properly, resulting in infertility.
Varicocele
Testicular Cancer
Hydrocele
Undescended Testicle(s)
Hypospadias
Phimosis
Paraphimosis
Prostate Cancer
Female
Ovarian Cysts
Endometriosis
Retroverted or Tipped Uterus
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Uterine Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Fibroids
Conditions Affecting Both the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Chlamydia
Genital Herpes – HSV 2
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis B
HIV/Aid
Human Papillima Virus (HVP)
Syphilis
Activity 2: Discuss at least two reproductive technologies of your choice that could be used to help a couple facing an infertility issue related to an STI. Include a description of the STI and how it resulted in infertility. Address at least two of the following implications in your discussion: social, environmental, ethical, and economical.
Each reproductive technology discussion will be worth 5 marks for a total of 10 marks.
The implications will be worth 5 marks.
This activity is worth 15 marks.
Your presentation can be submitted in the form of a handout, video, PowerPoint presentation, or podcast. It must include at least two images and citations of references used.
Part 2 (40 marks)
Before beginning this section of your assessment, you might want to review the Discuss activity in
Lesson 5.
Your assessment for this part of the Module 3 Assessment will be to submit the “Steroid Web Evaluation Checklist” to your teacher for grading.
Steroid Web Evaluation Checklist
Full address for a website that addresses steroid use:
______
Type of web page: ______
(1 mark) 1. Using only information from the website address, who is this website hosted by?
a. an educational institution
b. a company or commercial enterprise
c. a network provider
d. a government agency
e. an organization or nonprofit agency
f. other
To find the actual host of a site, use search terms “domains, who is, domain.”
(1 mark) 2. What do you think the primary purpose of this web page is?
a. fundraising
b. educational
c. advocacy
d. marketing
e. informational
f. news
g. personal
h. entertainment
i. other
(1 mark) 3. Is the purpose of the web site clearly stated?
(1 mark) 4. Who do you think this web site is aimed at?
a. general adult population
b. children
c. young adults
d. students
e. patients or families
f. physicians
g. scholars or researchers
h. other
Authority
(1 mark) 1. Who is the individual, company, institution, or organization responsible for this site?
(5 marks) 2. Does the information appear to be reliable? (check all that apply)
a. Sources of research or data are cited.
b. Host site is a university or government agency.
c. Information is written by an individual with credentials.
d. I would need to do additional research to verify information at this site.
e. There is an identifiable bias or agenda behind the information.
(1 mark) 3. What are the author’s qualifications (education, experience, position)? Are they clearly stated?
(1 mark) 4. Is there a way to verify legitimacy of the author, or a way to contact the agency responsible for the site (mailing address, phone number, e-mail)?
(1 mark) 5. Is there a statement of ownership (e.g., copyright, use limitations, etc.) for the information?
Currency of Site
(1 mark) 1. When was the site created (or when was the information put onto the site)?
(1 mark) 2. Can you determine when the information (content) was created or how old the information is?
(1 mark) 3. Has the site been updated recently?
(1 mark) 4. Do all of the links on the site work or are there many that are “dead” or “bad” links?
Content and Accuracy
(1 mark) 1. Does the site contain original information?
(1 mark) 2. Is the information presented as: (a) fact; (b) opinion; (c) can’t tell?
(1 mark) 3. How accurate is the information? Are there grammatical errors, misspelled words, etc.?
(1 mark) 4. Are there references to the sources for information presented so that the facts can be verified?
Steroid Content
(2 marks) 1. What are anabolic-androgenic steroids?
(2 marks) 2. What are the risks for both men and women involved in using steroids?
(1 mark) 3. How can high school students get access to such drugs?
(1 mark) 4. In high school, is it only athletes who take steroids?
(1 mark) 5. How would you describe steroid use, in comparison to the use of other illegal drugs?
(2 marks) 6. What is the action of testosterone in the body?
(1 mark) 7. For what reason would anabolic steroids be prescribed by a doctor?
(1 mark) 8. What happens when young people stop taking steroids?
9. Find one true-life incident of a person, famous or not, who took steroids, and answer the following questions.
(2 marks) • State the name and give some background of the person you chose for your
Research.
(1 mark) • Why did he or she begin taking steroids?
(1 mark) • Why did he or she stop taking steroids, if he or she has?
(1 mark) • What have been the results of his or her use of steroids?
(2 marks) 10. What are the implications to society of the use of steroids, specifically for young adults?