Structure and Function
Site of fertilisation
Fallopian Tube
Type of meiosis where 4 sperm cells are created
Spermatogenesis
Single celled organism formed after fertilisation
Zygote
Connects the foetus to the placenta
Umbilical Cord
The three stages of labour
Dilation, Birth, Afterbirth
Protects uterus, dilates during labour
Cervix
Cell replicates its chromosomes and produces 2 identical nuclei
Mitosis
Hormone that triggers ovulation
Lutenising Hormone
Provides the foetus with nutrients and removes waste
Placenta
Umbilical cord is wrapped around baby's neck or head
Nuchal Cord
Produces and matures follicles into an egg
Ovary
Spell DNA
Hormone that helps sperm swim through the cervix, and rebuilds endometrium
Oestrogen
Protects the foetus from physical/mechanical damage
Amniotic fluid
Baby would be born feet first
Breech baby
Where sperm cells mature
Epididymis
Stages of Mitosis
Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
Hormone secreted by the corpus luteum, allows for easier implantation
Progesterone
Device that uses soundwaves to produce an image of a foetus
Ultrasound
Procedure performed during birth if the baby is in an abnormal position, if mother is carrying more than 1 baby, if placenta blocking the cervix etc.
Caesarean Section
Cut during a vasectomy
Vas Deferens
Creates 1 ovum and 3 polar bodies
Oogenesis
Blastocyst
Baby born after mother did not supply foetus with enough nutrients during pregnancy
Small for gestational age
Placenta is blocking the cervix
Placenta Previa