Pregnancy & Birth Defects

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What is the single cell formed when the sperm and the egg join together?

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zygot

Front

What is the structure in the womb that filters nutrients and waste between mother and baby?

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placenta

Front

What is the structure inside the womb that transports oxygen and nutrients to the baby?

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umbilical cord

Front

What is fertilization?

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When a male sperm cell joins with a female egg cell

Front

A developing fetus grows in which part of a woman's body?

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uterus

Front

What is the most common sign of pregnancy?

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not getting a period

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A period of three months is known as a(n)

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trimester

Front

About how many weeks is a woman considered to be full term when pregnant?

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40

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Twins that are formed when two eggs are fertilized by two different sperm cells are called

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Fraternal twins

Front

Identical twins are formed when

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1 egg is fertilized by 1 sperm and then divides into 2