Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is fertilisation?
A
When a sperm cell gets all the way to an egg cells and fertilises it
2
Q
What are the three stages of a fertilised egg?
A
Zygote
Embryo
Foetus
3
Q
What process turns a zygote into an embryo
A
Cell division
4
Q
Does a woman’s period stop when she is pregnant?
A
Yes
5
Q
What is the function of the placenta?
A
To supply the growing foetus with nutrients, oxygen etc.
