Ovulation and Pregnancy Game

♪ The pregnancy continues and █ When the zygote (fertilized

the fetus develops in the uterus egg) reaches the uterus, it
(womb) until the baby is ready attaches to the lining of the
to be born. After conception, uterus. This is called
the fetus takes approximately implantation.
38 to 40 weeks to grow to a full
term baby.

■ The mature ovum is released ● At puberty, the egg (ovum)

from an ovary and travels matures in a follicle inside the
through the fallopian tube. ovary.

♠ Stored in the ovaries are all ♣ If a female and a male have

the eggs (ova) that a female will sexual intercourse, and sperm
use in her life. are present in the fallopian
tubes, the egg may become
fertilized. This is known as
fertilization.

♥ Once implantation occurs, ♦ This meeting of the sperm

the cells of the zygote continue and egg (ovum) is called
to divide and grow into a fetus. fertilization.

▲The zygote divides into ♫ In 3 to 5 days, the fertilized

many cells and travels to the egg, also known as the zygote,
uterus (womb). moves through the fallopian
tube.

Changes In Me: A Puberty and Adolescent Development Resource for Educators

Junior Grade Level, Second Edition
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