MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

What is meant by 'gestation period'?

Important Questions on Reproduction and Growth
MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
Explain how a baby leaves its mother during birth.

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
The table shows the energy requirements of a pregnant woman compared to a woman who is not pregnant.
Calculate the difference in the energy requirement between a pregnant and a non-pregnant woman.

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
The table shows the energy requirements of a pregnant woman compared to a woman who is not pregnant.
Suggest one reason why a pregnant woman needs more energy.

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
Why it is important that a pregnant woman has protein in her diet?

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
Name two harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke.

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
Describe two harmful effects that a pregnant woman can cause to the foetus if she smokes during pregnancy.

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Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
Explain how drugs can pass from a pregnant woman to the foetus.

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide. Explain how this could be harmful to a foetus.
