11.5.4 - Fertilization and Pregnancy
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What is formed when a sperm and egg unite?
💡 Hint: Think of the beginning of a new organism.
What process occurs after fertilization?
💡 Hint: What happens to the blastocyst in the uterus?
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What is the first step in human reproduction?
💡 Hint: What must happen before a pregnancy can occur?
True or False: The placenta is formed solely from the mother's tissues.
💡 Hint: Think about where the developing fetus gets its nutrients.
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Discuss the importance of the placenta in supporting fetal development and how it might influence the health of the mother.
💡 Hint: Consider nutrients and hormones during pregnancy.
Analyze how hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect a woman's body and behavior.
💡 Hint: Reflect on both physical and emotional aspects influenced by hormones.
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