Lesson 1

Question 0

Egg cell

Answer 0

Reproductive cell from female that joins with sperm cell to make new life

Question 1

Fertilization

Answer 1

Joining together of sperm cell and a egg cell

Question 2

Sperm cell

Answer 2

Cell from male that enters egg cell during fertilization

Question 3

Uterus

Answer 3

Pear-shaped organ inside typically females where embryo is protected and nourished

Question 4

Embryo

Answer 4

Developing organism from fertilization to 8 weeks of development

Question 5

Fetus

Answer 5

Developing organism from end of 8 weeks until birth

Question 6

Placenta

Answer 6

Tissue that lines walls of uterus during pregnancy and nourishes fetus

Question 7

Umbilical cord

Answer 7

Tube that connects placenta to fetus

Question 8

Cervix

Answer 8

Entry to uterus

Question 9

Building blocks of life

Answer 9

Cells

Question 10

Explain how a single cell develops into a baby

Answer 10

Cells divide and form tissues, tissues form organs, and organs form body systems

Question 11

Describe the stages of birth

Answer 11

1. Contractions begin, muscles squeeze and release gently. Cervix dilates
2. Contractions become very strong, pushing the baby down the birth canal
3. Placenta is pushed out of their body after baby

Question 12

Physical & emotional changes pregnant people experience

Answer 12

Uterus expands, mood swings, craving for certain foods