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Objective 3.02

Objective 3.02. Conception to Birth and prenatal development. What happens during conception?. Male and female reproductive cells unite after sexual intercourse Sperm that enter uterus quickly swim into the Fallopian tubes

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Objective 3.02

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  1. Objective 3.02 Conception to Birth and prenatal development

  2. What happens during conception? • Male and female reproductive cells unite after sexual intercourse • Sperm that enter uterus quickly swim into the Fallopian tubes • If an ovum is present, the sperm swarm the ovum and try to break through the surface • In most cases, only one sperm is successful

  3. conception continued… • At fertilization, the sperm seals out the remaining sperm, which eventually die • Once the ovum has been fertilized, it attaches to the wall of the uterus • Menstruation stops until the pregnancy is over • The male determines the sex of the child.

  4. What are some signs of pregnancy? • Missed period • Full feeling or mild ache in the lower abdomen • Feeling tired or faint • Frequent, urgent need to urinate • Swollen breasts causing discomfort or tenderness • Nausea and/or vomiting, especially in the morning

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