Harvard University, PHY 11, Human-Reproduction. All are answers are 100% correct.

LIFE SCIENCES
GRADE 12
KNOWLEDGE AREA:
TOPIC: Human Reproduction
SUBTOPIC: Menstrual cycle, fertilisation & gestatio
PRESENTER: Sinah Sekhekhe & Vedika Maharaj
DATE: 13 March 2025

, LESSON OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson:
❑ Learners MUST be able to explain the role of the various hormones in the
menstrual cycle.
❑ Learners MUST describe the events of the menstrual cycle.
❑ Learners MUST have a clear understanding of the terminology in order to s
case studies related to the menstrual cycle.
❑ Learners MUST be able be able to describe fertilisation, implantation & ges
❑ Learners MUST be able know the functions of the chorion, chorionic villi, a
amniotic cavity, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord and placenta.

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, PREKNOWLEDGE




• The ovaries are the primary female sex organs situated in the
pelvic cavity on either side of the uterus

• Each ovary is surrounded by a layer of diploid (2n) germinal
epithelium that divides to produce haploid (n) ova by the
process of oogenesis.

Functions:
The ovaries produce and release ova.
They produce the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone

, BASELINE ASSESSMENT
Draw a labelled diagram of a cross section through the ovary indicating the str
before ovulation, during ovulation and after ovulation.




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