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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Earn 100

What is meant by 'gestation period'? 

Important Questions on Reproduction and Growth

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Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT
Explain how a baby leaves its mother during birth.
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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The table shows the energy requirements of a pregnant woman compared to a woman who is not pregnant.

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Calculate the difference in the energy requirement between a pregnant and a non-pregnant woman.

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Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

The table shows the energy requirements of a pregnant woman compared to a woman who is not pregnant.

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Suggest one reason why a pregnant woman needs more energy.

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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Why it is important that a pregnant woman has protein in her diet?
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Name two harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke.
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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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
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Explain how drugs can pass from a pregnant woman to the foetus.
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide. Explain how this could be harmful to a foetus.