Loose-leaf Version for What Is Life? A Guide to Biology 4E & LaunchPad for What is Life? A Guide to Biology 4E (Twelve Month Access)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781319154639
Author: Jay Phelan
Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Co
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Question
Chapter 25, Problem 10SA
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
Why women taking oral contraceptives and women giving birth to many children have a lower risk of ovarian cancer.
Introduction:
The lifetime exposure of a woman to estrogen and other hormones produced by developing follicles, is an important factor that influences the risk of ovarian cancer.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Why might the use of female contraceptives actually increase the chances of contracting HIV?
Is it true that Perimenopausal women no longer need to use birth control to prevent pregnancy?
Which of the following statements is true?
Women with endometriosis always have symptoms of the disease, even if they are only mild symptoms.
Patients under 25 years of age with endometriosis are often treated with surgical hysterectomy.
In endometriosis, endometrial tissue only grows on reproductive organs and cannot affect other structures in the pelvic or abdominal cavity.
About 1/3 of women with endometriosis struggle with infertility.
Chapter 25 Solutions
Loose-leaf Version for What Is Life? A Guide to Biology 4E & LaunchPad for What is Life? A Guide to Biology 4E (Twelve Month Access)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- How many male and female are affected by Reproductive Tract Cancer?arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is true? Genetics play no role in endometriosis. Women who have mothers, aunts, and sisters with endometriosis are more likely to develop the condition themselves. Endometriosis is typically diagnosed after menopause. Exposure to estrogen through foods, medications and other environmental factors does not contribute to a woman’s risk of endometriosis.arrow_forwardWhy is complete breast involution important for reducing risk of breast cancer?arrow_forward
- A couple living in Florida is trying to have a baby, but they are having trouble getting pregnant. The male is very light skinned yet enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors in the sun. From the male's perspective, why might he be contributing to the trouble with getting pregnant? Excessive ultraviolet light exposure can reduce folate levels, and folate is required for normal sperm development. Excessive heat from the sunlight inhibits normal sperm production; thus, he probably does not have enough sperm. The male does not have enough melanin production to support normal sperm development. Excessive sunlight exposure can rapidly increase folate levels, which then inhibits normal sperm development. Normal sperm development occurs best in colder temperatures; thus, living in Florida he has a reduced chance of getting his partner pregnant.arrow_forwardIn what sense can spontaneous abortion be considered a protective mechanism?arrow_forwardIs the use of contraceptives justified? Give reasons.arrow_forward
- Which of the following factors indicates the largest risk for breast cancer? Having a mother or sister with breast cancer Being African-American, rather than white Taking oral contraceptives Having had multiple children at an early agearrow_forwardWhat does the graph show about estrogen and progesterone before and after ovulation? Please choose from one choice below. Before ovulation: Progesterone level is higher than estrogen; After ovulation: Estrogen level is higher than progesterone Before ovulation: Estrogen level is lower than progesterone; After ovulation: Progesterone level is higher than estrogen Before ovulation: Estrogen level is higher than progesterone; After ovulation: Progesterone level is higher than estrogen Before ovulation: Progesterone level is higher than estrogen; After ovulation: Estrogen level is lower than progesteronearrow_forwardWhat does the food label, "no added hormones," mean? Does the hormone, rBGH cause breast and prostatic cancer? Does hormones in anjmal products cause early puberty in girls that consume them?arrow_forward
- Pregnant women usually experience these, except: A) drugs can pass from mother to fetus B) increase metabolism of drugs C) increase in absorption of drugs D) increase rate of urinary excretion of drugsarrow_forwardWhat are the risk factors for male breast cancer?arrow_forwardWhy is prompt treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) critical to reproductive health?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A ...Health & NutritionISBN:9781337711067Author:Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna BalacPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...BiologyISBN:9781305251052Author:Michael CummingsPublisher:Cengage Learning- Case Studies In Health Information ManagementBiologyISBN:9781337676908Author:SCHNERINGPublisher:Cengage
Concepts of BiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168116Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James WisePublisher:OpenStax College
Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A ...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337711067
Author:Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...
Biology
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Case Studies In Health Information Management
Biology
ISBN:9781337676908
Author:SCHNERING
Publisher:Cengage
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
The Human Reproductive System; Author: Professor Dave Explains;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TucxiIB76bo;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY