Female Reproductive System Flashcards
1
Q
where are eggs produced?
A
ovaries
2
Q
where is an unborn baby developed?
A
uterus
3
Q
what tube carries the egg to the uterus
A
fallopian tubes
4
Q
what is the function of amniotic fluid
A
keeps baby protected in a bubble, free from injury/ impact. the ‘water’ breaks before labour
5
Q
through which part of the system can harmful substances be passed from mother’s blood to baby’s blood
A
the placenta
6
Q
what toxic substances could pass through the placenta
A
nicotine, cocaine powder, heroine ect
7
Q
what is a developing baby called
A
feotus
