Share B1.2 - Reproduction (Y7)
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what is puberty?
the changes in a person's body due to hormones
what is asexual reproduction?
when an organism reproduces by itself (creates a clone)
what is the uterus for?
to support the growth of a baby
what happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
ovulation (egg is released)
how long is the average menstrual period?
5 days
what is gestation?
when a fetus (baby) grows inside the uterus until bith (aka, pregnancy)
what is a gamete?
sex cell
what happens to the uterus lining during menstruation (period)?
it is shed / bleeding occurs
what does the male urethra do?
carries semen and urine out of the body
carries semen out of the body
produces sperm
carries urine out of the body
what is the function of the placenta?
to provide the baby with oxygen and nutrients
what is the function of the amniotic sac/fluid?
to protect the baby from knocks and bumps as well as prevent infection
name 3 organs a woman gains whilst pregnant
placenta, amniotic sac, and umbilical cord
list 3 changes a body may go through during puberty
grow taller, more body hair, deeper voice, breasts develop etc.
what happens in fertilisation?
sperm and egg fuse together
what is the name for a fertilised egg cell?
zygote
name 2 substances that should be avoided during pregnancy
alcohol, drugs, raw fish, raw meat
