Chapter 4 - Pregnancy

Question 1

Implantation

Answer 1

As the zygote travels down the fallopian tube, it divides continuously, forming a hollow ball of cells called a blastocyst. It then buries in the uterus know as implantation.

Question 2

amniotic fluid

Answer 2

The embryo is encased with amniotic fluid which acts as a cushion to keep a constant temperature and protects it.

Question 3

embryo

Answer 3

First 8 weeks of pregnancy baby is known as embryo, it forms the most important organs. Baby is very vunerable.

Question 4

The Placenta

Answer 4

Villi from the blastocyst form the placenta, membranes that allow oxygen for the baby, and releases waste to the mother. The umbilical cord connects the placenta to the baby.

Question 5

The foetus

Answer 5

by week 9, major organs are mostly formed

Question 6

Gestation

Answer 6

This refers to the length of time that the baby develops in the womb