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Biology: reproduction
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- 1What is contraception?Contraception includes a variety of artificial ways to prevent pregnancy during sexual intercourse.
- 2What does the contraceptive pill do?Stop the egg being released.
- 3Describe the function of the uterus, ovaries, vagina and cervix.Ovaries: Contain egg cells, one is released per month.
Uterus (womb): Where the baby develops.
Cervix: Ring of muscle at the entrance of the Uterus, holds the baby in place.
Vagina: Receives the sperm during sexual intercourse. - 4What is the function of the placenta and amniotic fluid?Placenta: Substances pass between the mothers blood and the fetus's blood. It acts as a barrier to protect the fetus from infection.
Amniotic fluid (fluid sac): acts as a shock absorber, protecting the fetus from any bumps. - 5Describe the female menstrual cycle.
- 6Compare condoms and the contraceptive pill.Condoms: Thin layer of latex that fits over an erect penis. It prevents sperm being released into the woman's vagina.
The pill: A pill the female must take in order for it to work. It contains hormones that prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. - 7Compare the structure of wind and insect pollinated plants.
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- Year 7 Biology Flashcards on Biology: reproduction, created by Sam Telford on 19/03/2019.
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