The human reproductive system
Chapter 1
The cellular blueprints of life
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Chapter 2
The hormonal orchestra and anatomy
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Chapter 3
The spectacular moment of conception
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Chapter 4
The journey from cell to baby
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The human reproductive system
Ch 4 · The journey from cell to baby
teacher We got a zinc spark—(so bright!) / Life is starting in the dark—(yeah, tonight!)
Fun Fact
Fetal hearing: By week 24 of development, a fetus can hear and recognize the sound of their parent's voice.
Glossary
gestation (noun)
The process or period of developing inside the womb between conception and birth. In humans, this developmental process lasts approximately forty weeks as a fertilized egg grows into a newborn.
The process or period of developing inside the womb between conception and birth. In humans, this developmental process lasts approximately forty weeks as a fertilized egg grows into a newborn.
Quiz
What is the name of the fluid-filled sac that cushions and protects the developing fetus?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for causing uterine contractions during labor?
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At what week of development do a fetus's unique, permanent fingerprints fully form?
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Which unique, temporary organ is developed to nourish the baby without mixing maternal and fetal blood?