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Reproduction
Junior cert biology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what process begins on day 1 of the menstrual cycle | menstruation occurs |
| what is meant by the fertile period | ovulation occurs |
| what happens to the egg during fertilsation | it joins with sperm |
| during what days is menstruation likely to occur | days 1 to 5 |
| amount of chromosomes in a human nucleas | 23 |
| 2 substances from which chromosomes are made | DNA and protein |
| name a form of contraception | abstinence |
| function of sperm head | contains nucleas |
| function of sperm tail | movement |
| functions of placenta | food passes from mother to baby oxygen passes from mother to baby |
| function of umbilical cord | carries nutrients to baby |
| explain events during end of pregnancy | uterus contracts waters break umbilical cord is tied and cut breasts produce milk |
| where does fertilisation occur | fallopian tube |
| why does sperm need to be able swim | to meet the egg |
| what happens in the ovary | egg is released |