Adolescence
Reproductive System
Developmental Stages
Misc.
100
Mood swings are common during _____________.
adolescence
100
The basic units of heredity, which define a particular trait, are ____.
genes
100
A ____ is a developing baby, from the eighth week until birth
fetus
100
The _________ are pear-shaped female organs.
ovaries
200
Puberty usually begins during ____________.
adolescence
200
A developing unborn baby receives ____ and oxygen through the umbilical cord.
nutrients
200
The stage of the life cycle that begins around age 40 and continues until about age 65 is ____.
middle adulthood
200
A baby develops in the _____________.
uterus
300
___________control how rapidly your body turns food into energy.
Hormones
300
Another name for the female egg cell is the _________.
ovum
300
The transition between childhood and adulthood is called ____.
adolescence
300
The ____ system contains glands that regulate growth and other important activities.
endocrine
400
The male reproductive cells are called ____________.
sperm cells
400
The joining of a female egg cell with a male reproductive cell is ____.
fertilization
400
Prenatal care takes place __________ a baby is born.
before
400
Traits are passed along by ____.
Chromosomes
500
Menstruation usually occurs about ____.
once a month
500
The likelihood of developing certain health problems can be _________ from a parent.
inherited
500
The stage of the life cycle when a person’s height can double and weight can triple is most likely to be ____.
childhood
500
Growth and development involves both the reproductive system and the ______________ system.
endocrine
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