Lesson 1 Flashcards
Egg cell
The reproductive cell in a female that joins a make sperm to create a baby
Fertilization
When a male sperm and a female egg join together
Sperm cell
Cell from the male that enters the egg cell during fertilization
Uterus
Pear-shaped organ inside a females body where the fetus is cared for and fed
Embryo
The developing organism from fertilization to about the 8th week of its development
Fetus
From the end of 8th week- birth
Placenta
Thick tissue that nourishes the fetus
Umbilical cord
Tube that connects the mothers placenta to the fetus
Cervix
Entry to the uterus
What are the building blocks of life?
Cells form tissues
Tissues form organs
Organs form organ systems
How does a cell develop into a baby?
Cells form tissues
Tissues firm organs
Organs firm organ systems
What are the stages of birth?
Stage 1: the cervix dilates
Stage2: the baby is pushed out of the mothers uterus and down the birth canal out of the mothers body
Stage 3: the placenta Is pushed out
Physical and emotional changes a pregnant female experiences
Morning sickness Mood swings Growing belly Food cravings Aches Sleep issues Anxiety