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WorksheetsIGCSE Biology Pregnancy, Labour and Birth
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following foods should a woman avoid during pregnancy?
Soft cheeses
Raw eggs
Chicken
Milk
Why are certain dairy products dangerous during pregnancy?
They are unpasteurised
They are pasteurised
They cause morning sickness
They taste bad during pregnancy
Why does smoking affect birth weight?
It damages the liver
It has bacteria
It causes red blood cells to carry less oxygen
It stunts growth
Which of the following habits should a pregnant woman stop?
Smoking
Exercise
Eating sugar
Drinking alcohol
What is a zygote?
A bundle of cells
A single fertilised egg cell
A hollow ball of cells
An organism with specialised tissues
What is an embryo?
A bundle of cells
A single fertilised egg cell
A hollow ball of cells
An organism with specialised tissues
Which of these describes labour?
The process of a foetus leaving its mother's uterus
The foetus and placenta leaving the mother's uterus
A series of processes that lead to birth
Which of the following does not happen during labour?
The uterus muscles contract
The cervix dilates
The amniotic sac breaks open (water breaking)
The baby is delivered
What is the function of the umbilical cord?
Material exchange between mother and baby
Protection of the foetus
Transport of substances to and from the foetus
Contracts during labour
What is the major advantage of breast milk over formula feeding?
It contains antibodies
It is easier to monitor an infant's intake
It's free
It is tailor-made in response to the infant's needs
Why might some women choose not to breastfeed?
It hurts
Breasts do not produce enough milk
The baby has difficulty bonding
Laziness
What is the major advantage of formula milk?
It has antibodies
It is tailor made for the baby's needs
It is easier to monitor an infant's intake
The father can do it
