Topic 4- Reproduction and Development

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What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?

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The placenta allows for the diffusion of nutrients and wastes in and out of the fetus.

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What is the process that occurs after egg formation in the human ovary?

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Ovulation.

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How many chromosomes are present in a human gamete?

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23.

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Where is testosterone produced in the male body?

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In the testes.

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What is the total number of chromosomes in a human somatic cell?

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46.

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Define reproduction.

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Reproduction is the biological process by which new individual organisms are produced.

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What are the two main types of reproduction?

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Asexual and sexual reproduction.

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What is fertilization?

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

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What is the role of sperm in reproduction?

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Sperm cells are responsible for delivering genetic material to the egg during fertilization.

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What is ovulation?

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Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary.