Reproduction and

fetal development 11.2 Fetal development Worksheet 11.2.2

Lesson 2



A growing fetus
Draw a line from each label to the correct place on the diagram.

• Fill in the gaps to explain how the fetus is kept safe and well fed.

The fetus is protected in the uterus by _______________ _______________,

which absorbs bumps and gives the fetus room to _______________.

An organ called the _______________ is attached to the wall of the

_______________. It lets small molecules move between the mother’s
_______________ and the blood of the fetus. The _______________ cord
carries fetal blood to and from the placenta.

Nutrients and _______________ diffuse from the mother’s blood to the

blood of the fetus and _______________ products diffuse in the opposite
direction.

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