Science Homework: Year 8 (Mrs Downing)
| What type of reproduction needs males and females? |
| Name three male reproductive organs and describe their role. |
| Name three female reproductive organs and describe their role. |
| Explain how a sperm cell is adapted for swimming. |
| Where does fertilisation occur? |
| What is the function of the a) placenta b) the umbilical cord and c) amniotic fluid? |
| About how long does a human spend as a foetus? |
| What chemicals control puberty? |
| Suggest three ways in which the changes during puberty are similar for both boys and girls. |
| What happens about 14 days into the menstrual cycle? |