UNIT 1 - REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Made by: Nguyễn Thị Thiện Minh
Part 1: VOCABULARY
Exercise 1: Write a simple English phrase for each of the medical terms below. (Viết hoa ký tự đầu)
For example:
Anovulatory: Pertaining to no ovulation
Câu 1: Hysterectomy_____________________
Câu 2: Salpingitis________________________
Câu 3: Cervical biopsy________________________
Câu 4: Gestation________________________
Câu 5: Menopause ________________________
Câu 6: Menarche________________________
Câu 7: Oophoritis ________________________
Câu 8: Bartholinitis ________________________
Câu 9: Vulvodynia________________________
Câu 10: Cervicitis________________________
ANSWER
Exercise 1
1 Removal of the uterus
2 Inflammation of the Fallopian tubes
3 Removal a small amount of tissue from the cervix
4 Pregnancy
5 Gradual ending of menstrual function
6 Beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce
7 Inflammation of the ovaries
8 Inflammation of Bartholin glands
9 Pain in the vulva
10 Inflammation of the cervix
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Exercise 2: Matching
Exercise 2
1 C
2 A
3 E
4 G
5 F
6 I
7 J
8 D
9 H
10 B
MORE INFORMATIOiN (from the language of medicine)
Amenorrhea no menstrual flow
Dysmenorrhea painful menstrual flow
Leukorrhea white discharge (normally from the vagina and also associated with cervicitis)
Metrorrhagia bleeding from the uterus at irregular intervals
Galactorrhea abnormal discharge of milk from the breasts
Menorrhagia profuse or prolonged menstrual periods occurring at regular intervals
Pyosalpinx pus in the fallopian (uterine) tubes
Dyspareunia painful sexual intercourse
Menometrorrhagia heavy bleeding at and between menstrual periods
Oligomenorrhea scanty menstrual flow
Exercise 3: Give medical terms for the following definitions
1. Act of giving birth_____________________________________
2. Release of the ovum from the ovary_____________________________________
3. Natural secretion of milk_____________________________________
4. Sexual intercourse _____________________________________
5. Inflammation of the external female genitalia and vagina_____________________________________
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ANSWER
Exercise 3
1 Parturition
2 Ovulation
3 Lactation
4 Ovulation
5 Vulvovaginitis
MORE INFORMATION (from the language of medicine)
Parturition act of giving birth
Ovulation release of the ovum from the ovary
Lactation natural secretion of milk
Coitus Sexual intercourse; copulation
Vulva External female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice
Vulvovaginitis Inflammation of the external female genitalia and vagina
Exercise 4. Read the conversation between the gynecologist and the patient, and complete the notes about the
patient.
1. Menarche: ____________.
2. Menstrual cycle: ____________.
3. LMP: _________.
4. Menorrhagia: _________.
5. Dysmenorrhea: _________.
6. Discharge: __________. ANSWER
Exercise 4
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1 12 yrs
2 4-5/28
3 1/52 ago
4 No
5 No
6 A little white discharge
Exercise 5. Complete the sentences below with the medical terms.
1. Inflammation of the tube that carries the spermatozoa to the vas deferens is termed_________.
2. Resection of the prostate gland is termed _________.
3. Inflammation of the prostate gland is termed _______.
4. Process of producing (the formation of) sperm cells is termed ________.
5. Fixation of undescended testicle is termed ______.
6. Inflammation of the glans penis is termed________.
7. Condition of scanty sperm is termed _______.
8. Lack of semen is termed ________.
9. Pertaining to a testicle is termed ________.
ANSWER
Exercise 5
1 epididymitis
2 prostatectomy
3 prostatitis
4 spermatogenesis
5 orchiopexy
6 balanitis
7 oligospermia
8 aspermia
9 testicular
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Exercise 6. Match the terms with their meanings.
A. tying off or binding
B. removal of a piece of the vas deferens 1. Castration
C. orchiectomy 2. Semen analysis
D. removal of the prepuce 3. Impotence
E. undescended testicles 4. Azoospermia
F. lack of sperm cells in semen 5. Vasectomy
G. test of fertility 6. Circumcision
H. inability of a male to sustain or achieve an 7. Ligation
erection 8. Cryptorchidism
I. narrowing of the opening of the prepuce over the 9. Seminoma
glans penis 10. Phimosis
J. malignant tumor of the testis
Exercise 6
1 C
2 G
3 H
4 F
5 B
6 D
7 A
8 E
9 J
10 I
ANSWER
MORE INFORMATION (from the language of medicine)
Castration Surgical excision of testicles or ovaries
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Semen analysis Microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid
Impotence Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability of the adult male to achieve an erection
Azoospermia Azoospermia is semen without sperm cells while aspermia is no semen at all
Vasectomy Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens
Circumcision Surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis
Ligation Ligation means tying off and does not pertain solely to the fallopian tubes - which may be “tied” using
clips or bands, or by surgically cutting or burning through the tissue.
Cryptorchidism Cryptorchidism; cryptorchism Undescended testicles
Seminoma The most common tumor, a seminoma, arises from embryonic cells in the testes
Phimosis Narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis.
PART 2: READING COMPREHENSION
Exercise 1. Read the following article then do the following tasks.
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STATEMENTS: True, False or Not Given
1. Decisions in sexual and reproductive health are often made by adolescents with disabilities
______________________________________________________________________________
2. Levonorgestrel IUD is indicated for menstrual management in adolescents with disabilities.
______________________________________________________________________________
3. There were 5% of cases of pregnancy due to the device malposition.
______________________________________________________________________________
4. Over half of the subjects experienced no menstruation while using the IUD
______________________________________________________________________________
5. IUDs should not be used for patients with vaginal infection.
______________________________________________________________________________
6. The study looked at young females who were virgin.
______________________________________________________________________________
7. The use of levonorgestrel IUD was explicable to patients’ families.
______________________________________________________________________________
8. The study aimed to provide information about hormonal IUDs for young women with disabilities.
______________________________________________________________________________
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ANSWER
Exercise 1
1 F
2 F
3 F
4 T
5 NG
6 F
7 NG
8 T
Exercise 2. Read the passages carefully and choose the correct ans
wer.
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1. Which of the following is the special sex cells produced by a man during human reproduction?
A. Egg cells
B. Chromosomes
C. Sperm
D. Zygotes
2. Which of the following is the special sex cells produced by a woman during human reproduction?
A. Egg cells
B. Chromosomes
C. Sperm
D. Zygotes
3. Which of the following terms is used for a baby that is just one day old?
A. Fetus
B. Zygote
C. Embryo
D. Baby
4. How many total chromosomes are passed on to a newborn from the mother and father?
A. 23
B. 46
C. 69
D. 12
5. During the first two months of pregnancy, the baby is called which of the following?
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A. Embryo
B. Zygote
C. Fetus
D. Baby
6. Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
A. During asexual reproduction, an offspring will not look like the parent
B. During sexual reproduction, offspring look exactly like the parent
C. Asexual and sexual reproduction is basically the same
D. During sexual reproduction, the offspring will not look exactly like the parents
Exercise 2
1 C
2 A
3 B
4 B
5 A
6 D
PART 3: LISTENING
Listening to a man reading an article about Gonorrhea then chose the best answer.
1. What is another name for STDs?
A. STIEs
B. STIs
C. STYs
2. How can Gonorrhea spread?
A. By sex
B. By close contact with the genitals
C. By close contact with body fluids
3. Which of the following is NOT the symptom of Gonorrhea?
A. dysuria
B. anal discharge
C. upper abdominal pain
4. How Is Gonorrhea Treated?
A. One antibiotic
B. Two antibiotics
C. A combination of one antibiotic and one alnagesis
5. What problems can happen if gonorrhea is not treated correctly?
A. Infertility
B. Joint problems
C. Both are correct
6. Which of the following is the BEST way to avoid contracting gonorrhea?
A. By abstaining from sex
B. By having sex no more than once with each new partner
C. By using only brand-name condom
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LISTENING
1 B
2 A
3 C
4 B
5 C
6 A
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