Reproduction (Y7) Flashcards
1
Q
How long does the menstrual cycle last for?
A
28 days
2
Q
What do you call the egg cell after it has been fertilised?
A
A zygote which then goes on to be an embryo
3
Q
What is a gamete?
A
A male or female sex cell
4
Q
When sperm are released what liquid is released with them?
A
Semen
5
Q
What is the lining that the embryo attaches to?
A
The uterus
6
Q
How long does it take for a baby to develop?
A
40 weeks
7
Q
What protects the baby?
A
A sack of amniotic fluid that surrounds it
8
Q
What is the process called when the zygote transitions into an embryo
A
Mitosis
9
Q
What is the main role of the placenta?
A
To exchange oxygen and nutrients between the fetus and the mother.
10
Q
Are the placenta and umbilical cord attached to each other?
A
Yes
