Reproduction Year 8 Notes

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Created on: 02-10-22 18:43

zygote

A zygote, is a sperm cell and an egg cell. The zygote begins as a single cell but divides in the days following fertilization. The zygote's single cell contains all of the necessary chromosomes, getting 23 from the sperm and 23 from the egg.

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gamete

Gametes are a person's reproductive cells. They are also referred to as sex cells. Female gametes are called ova or egg cells, and male gametes are called sperm.

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embryo

an egg eight weeks after fertilisation (neither an egg nor a foetus)

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What is the purpose of the placenta?

The placenta is an organ that grows into the wall of the uterus and is joined to the foetus by the umbilical cord. It allows the exchange of materials such as oxygen and nutrients between the foetus and mother whilst removing waste substances such as carb

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fallopian tube

also known as oviduct, the fallopian tube is where egg cells travel from the ovaries to the uterus.

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gamete

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Gametes are a person's reproductive cells. They are also referred to as sex cells. Female gametes are called ova or egg cells, and male gametes are called sperm.

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embryo

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What is the purpose of the placenta?

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fallopian tube

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Reproduction Year 8 Notes