What happens at fertilisation and shortly afterwards? Fertilisation

Learning Objectives: 1)To be able to name the stages of foetal growth in the uterus. 2)To be able to explore the scientific evidence that contributes to the decision regarding the legality and age of termination of a foetus.

Sperm cell (haploid, n) + Ova (haploid, n) = Zygote (Diploid, 2n)

Blastocyst

Stages of growth in the uterus: Fertilised cell = z zz zygote 3 days = ball of 16 cells 5 days = hollow ball of cells = b bb blastocyst 14 days = e ee embryo 21 days = 2mm long and looks like a small worm 28 days = 5mm long, looks like a tadpole with a tail 30 days = has a face and is losing its tail 60 days = brain appears but still primitive 10 weeks = can see arms, legs, hands and feet = f ff foetus 16 weeks = mother can feel movements 24 weeks = lungs well developed, responds to sounds outside mother’s body, possibly feels pain

Termination legal 24 In England, Scotland and Wales in is legal to have an abortion up to 24 weeks Foetus is capable of fine hand and finger movements – can scratch, pat and rub its cheek and nose. It is this amount of time because babies born earlier than this are not likely to survive – it used to be 28 weeks before advances in medicine

To have an abortion 2 doctors need to agree that: having the baby would harm the woman's mental or physical health more than having the abortion. This involves the woman explaining how she feels about the pregnancy to a doctor. having the baby would harm the mental or physical health of any children she already has. the abortion is necessary to save the woman's life or prevent serious permanent harm to her mental or physical health, or there is a high risk that the baby would be seriously handicapped.

Methods of Termination/Abortion Weeks, Early Medical Abortion 2 stages - two drugs two days apart. Drugs prevent the development and maintenance of attachment to the uterus Weeks, Vacuum Aspiration Under general anaesthetic entry via the cervix and the foetus is forcibly removed through suction equipment Weeks, Surgical - Dilation & Evacuation Similar to above except additional drugs and surgical equipment may be used due t the size of the foetus Weeks, Medical Induction Chemically induced miscarriage, then internal examination Weeks, Two Stage Procedure Initial drug softens tissue - surgical removal after 24hrs.

Questions: 1)Define the terms: a)blastocyst b)embryo c)foetus 2)Draw a timeline to show the development of a baby from a zygote. 3)What is the legal time limit for an abortion? 4)In 1967 the legal limit for an abortion was 28 weeks, why has it been reduced? 5)State the reasons why a doctor may decide to carry out an abortion. 6)Write 2 letters to your local councillor: a) one from a pro-abortion campaigner wanting to extend the legal limit to 28 weeks. b) one from a anti-abortion campaigner wanting to drop the limit to 22 weeks. Your arguments should be based on scientific evidence.

Plant growth - Factors Growth factors

Learning Objectives 2.10 Recap the phenomenon that organisms have a size range for that particular species: height in humans is a continuous variable, influenced by 3: 2.11 What are the factors affecting plant growth? - nutrients - light - temperature - carbon dioxide - oxygen - plant ‘hormones’ 2.12 interpret data on how environmental factors affect plants

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Study the graphs - there are errors and potential improvements – so please identify & correct them! Look for patterns and record all of your findings.

Temp ( 0 C) O 2 (cm 3 /hour)