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Reproduction and Growth - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Sudden height increase, Broader shoulders, More oily skin and Longer penis
    - - Sudden height increase, Smaller waist, More oily skin, Bigger and fuller breasts
- - - - The sperm cell is the smallest cell in the body. The head of the sperm contains enzymes which help to break down the outer coating of the egg membrane so that the sperm can enter the egg cells. The sperm cell contains half of the genetic information needed to form an offspring. All of the genetic information of the sperm cell can be found in the nucleus, which means that information can be transferred efficiently from the sperm to the egg during fusion.
    - - The egg cell is the largest cell in the human body. Egg cells also contain half the genetic information required to form an offspring. Like sperm cells, all the genetic information in an egg can be found in its nucleus.
- - - - The menstrual cycle describes a cycle of bodily changes which occur due to the female hormones.
- - - - The embryo will then develop into a foetus
      - How do diet and the use of drugs affect foetal growth and development?
        
        It is important that pregnant females pay close attention to their diet. Besides having a healthy and balanced diet, it is recommended that a pregnant female take dietary supplements, such as multivitamins, to ensure her foetus receives all the nutrients it needs for proper growth.
        
        The improper use of drugs, such as cocaine, ecstasy or nicotine, can harm a foetus. They may even cause the death of the foetus.