B1.2 - Reproduction (Y7) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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what is asexual reproduction?

when an organism reproduces by itself (creates a clone)

why do sperm cells have lots of mitochondria?

releases lots of energy to the tail so it can swim to the egg

what is the uterus for?

to support the growth of a baby

what does the male urethra do?

carries urine out of the body

carries semen out of the body

produces sperm

carries semen and urine out of the body

what is the function of the placenta?

to provide the baby with oxygen and nutrients

name 3 organs a woman gains whilst pregnant

placenta, amniotic sac, and umbilical cord

what happens to the uterus lining during menstruation (period)?

it is shed / bleeding occurs

what is the name of the tube the egg cell travels down?

fallopian tube

list 3 changes a body may go through during puberty

grow taller, more body hair, deeper voice, breasts develop etc.

name 2 substances that should be avoided during pregnancy

alcohol, drugs, raw fish, raw meat

what is the function of the amniotic sac/fluid?

to protect the baby from knocks and bumps as well as prevent infection

what happens in fertilisation?

sperm and egg fuse together

how long is the menstrual cycle?

28 days

what happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?

ovulation (egg is released)

what is the name for a fertilised egg cell?

zygote

what happens at ovulation?

egg is released

what is a gamete?

sex cell

how long is the average menstrual period?

5 days

what is puberty?

the changes in a person's body due to hormones

what is gestation?

when a fetus (baby) grows inside the uterus until bith (aka, pregnancy)