Human Reproduction

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What is the main function of the placenta?

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The placenta facilitates gas and nutrient exchange between the fetus and mother.

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What is the correct order of events in the formation of a human fetus?

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Fertilization → Zygote → Blastocyst → Embryo.

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What is the female sex cell called?

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Egg.

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What is the function of the ovaries?

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Ovaries store undeveloped eggs which are released once a month after puberty.

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What is fertilization?

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Fertilization is the process where a sperm cell joins with an egg cell to form a zygote.

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What is a zygote?

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A zygote is the initial cell formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg.

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What is a blastocyst?

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A blastocyst is a structure formed in the early development of mammals, consisting of an inner cell mass that will become the embryo.

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What is the role of the uterus?

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The uterus holds the fertilized egg until it develops into a fully formed baby.

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What are the male and female reproductive cells?

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Male reproductive cell: Sperm; Female reproductive cell: Egg.

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What is the menstrual cycle?

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The menstrual cycle is a monthly series of changes in the female reproductive system that prepares the body for a potential pregnancy.