Reproduction Flashcards
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What is the function of the fallopian tube?
Carry egg from an ovary to the uterus
What is the name given to an embryo after 9 weeks of pregnancy have passed?
A foetus.
Why may smoking cause a baby to be born with a low birth weight?
Because it reduces the amount of oxygen getting to the foetus.
What happens on Day 1 of the Menstrual Cycle?
Lining of the uterus breaks down
What happens in stage 2 of the Menstrual cycle (day 4-14)
The lining of the uterus builds up
What happens in Stage 3 of the Menstrual Cycle (day 14)?
The egg is released
What are female sex cells called?
Egg cell
What are male sex cells called?
Sperm cell
On roughly which day of her menstrual cycle is a woman most likely to become pregnant?
Day 14
What happens to an egg cell if it isn’t fertilised by a sperm cell?
It comes out in the lining during menstruation.
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The embryo develops over 9 months.
What is this period called?
Gestation
At what time after conception does the embryo develop a brain, a heart, eyes and legs?
1 month
At what time after conception does the baby kick and develop fingernails?
5 months
At what time after conception does the foetus become viable?
7 months
At what time after conception does the baby become fully developed?
9 months
What does viable mean?
It has a fair chance of surviving
How long after conception is the body completely formed?
9 weeks
How long after conception does the embryo become a foetus?
9 weeks
How long after conception does a baby’s sex become recognisable?
16 weeks
How are non-identical twins formed?
An egg is released from both the ovaries at the same time and both get fertilised
How are identical twins formed?
A fertilised egg splits into two
How does amniotic fluid protect the baby?
It stops it getting harmed from knocks or bumps
How are conjoined twins formed?
When a fertilised egg splits in two but only partially
Male Condoms
How it Works: Acts like a glove over the penis, preventing sperm from passing through.
Advantages: Helps prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Disadvantages: Risk of breaking or leaking.
Effectiveness: Fairly effective in preventing pregnancy.
Female condoms
How it Works: Fits inside the vagina to block sperm from getting past the cervix.
Advantages: Helps prevent STDs.
Disadvantages: Can be difficult to insert properly.
Effectiveness: Fairly effective in preventing pregnancy.
Contraceptive pill
How it Works: Alters a woman’s hormones to prevent ovulation.
Advantages: Very popular and reliable.
Disadvantages: Can cause negative side effects.
Effectiveness: Very effective in preventing pregnancy.
Spermicide
How it Works: Kills sperm to prevent fertilization.
Advantages: Easy to use.
Disadvantages: May increase the risk of infections; not always reliable.
Effectiveness: Fairly effective.
Female Sterilization
How it Works: Involves cutting the fallopian tubes.
Advantages: Highly effective, with guaranteed results.
Disadvantages: Permanent; decision cannot be reversed.
Effectiveness: Certain to prevent pregnancy.
Emergency Contraception
How it Works: Pills taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.
Advantages: Can be used after intercourse.
Disadvantages: Not guaranteed to prevent pregnancy.
Effectiveness: Fairly effective.
Male Sterilization
How it Works: Involves cutting the sperm duct.
Advantages: Highly effective, with guaranteed results.
Disadvantages: Permanent; decision cannot be reversed.
Effectiveness: Certain to prevent pregnancy.
Contraceptive Patch
How it Works: Patch applied to the skin that releases hormones.
Advantages: Application is non-invasive and pain-free.
Disadvantages: May not be suitable for everyone.
Effectiveness: Fairly effective in preventing pregnancy.
