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The uterus enlarges during pregnancy.

Reference: Glencoe Science: Focus on Life Science (textbook)

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Where is the egg in a female developed fertilized and where does the fertilized egg develop?

An egg gets fertilized in the fallopian tube by a sperm, then it goes inside of the uterus, and inside the uterus it develops.


What is an ectopie pregnaney?

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Does the ovaries in the women make the placenta?

No - the placenta grows around the fetus in the uterus as part of the pregnancy. The ovaries just supply hormones and the egg that gets fertilized.


What does pregnancy means?

Intrauterine pregnancy means that the pregnancy (fetus) is inside the uterus where it is supposed to be and not ectopic (in the tubes or anywhere other than the uterus).


How does the fertilized egg grow?

After fertilization, usually in the ampulla of the oviduct, the cells begin to divide. A blastocyst eventually becomes a marulla, and it travels to uterus where it implants on the thickened endometrium.


How is the uterus adapted for its job?

The uterus is adapted for its job of nurturing a developing fetus by having thick muscular walls that can expand during pregnancy to accommodate the growing baby. It also has a lining that thickens and sheds monthly to support implantation of a fertilized egg. The cervix acts as a barrier to protect the uterus from infections.


Can you ovulate befour you get your period?

Yes, ovulation always comes before menstruation. Menstruation is what happens if you ovulate but don't get pregnant, the uterus gets ready for potential pregnancy and if that doesn't happen then it sheds ready for the next cycle.


Where the egg travels through?

Fertilization of the egg generally occurs in the fallopian tube, after which the fertilized egg travels to the uterus for implantation. If fertilization does not happen, the egg gets expelled through menstruation.


Why do women get their periods?

Women get their period due to the shedding of the lining of the uterus, which occurs when a fertilized egg is not implanted. This process is regulated by hormones in the body and typically happens once a month.