Reproduction and

fetal development 11.2 Fetal development Worksheet 11.2.5

Lesson 2



Cells working together
Even when you were a fetus, your cells worked together to make you human.

1 Draw the correct type of cell in each box. Choose from:

2 Next to each cell type, explain how it helps, or is helped by, other cells.
Choose from:
• Signals from your brain make these cells contract and get stronger.
• Signals from your sense organs help these cells get organised and make
you more intelligent.
• When your muscles cause movements these carry signals to your brain.
• By pumping blood through the placenta and around your developing
body, these cells keep every other cell alive.

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