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B1.3.4 - Development of a fetus Flashcards

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Describe what happens during birth.

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  1. The mothers cervix relaxes.
  2. The muscles in the wall of the uterus contract.
  3. This pushes the baby out through the vagina.
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What is the scientific name for an egg that has been fertilised?

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A zygote

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What is the function of the umbilical cord?

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It connects the fetus to the placenta.

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What happens in the 9th week of pregnancy?

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Fetus can move

Lips and cheeks sense touch

Eyes and ears are forming.

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In mammals, the time spent in the uterus during development is called…

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gestation

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What effect can smoking have on an unborn baby?

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Premature birth

Low birth weight

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What is the function of the fluid sac (amniotic sac)?

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It acts as a shock absorber, protecting the fetus from any bumps.

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What happens in the 1st week of pregnancy?

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Cells of the embryo begin to specialise (do specific jobs)

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What is the function of a placenta?

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  1. An organ where substance pass between the mother’s blood and the fetus’s blood.
  2. It acts as a barrier, which stops infections and harmful substances reaching the fetus.
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What happens in the 4th week of pregnancy?

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Spine and brian are forming and heart is beating.

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What effect can alcohol have on an unborn baby?

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Poor brain development

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What happens in the 12th week of pregnancy?

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Fetus can kick, suck, swallow and practise breathing.

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After 8 weeks of growth an embryo is called a…

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fetus

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How long is the human gestation period?

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9 months (40 weeks)

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Does the blood of mother and fetus mix when it is developing in the uterus?

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NO - but useful substances like nutrients and oxygen can pass from mother to baby through the placenta.

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When a fertilised egg (zygote) divides into a ball of cells, we call the ball of cells an…

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embryo

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What 3 things do midwives advise pregnant woman to do?

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  1. Eat a healthy diet
  2. Do not smoke
  3. Do not drink alcohol

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