A1- Physical development across life stages

Question 1

what is the age range for infancy?

Answer 1

0-2 years

Question 2

what is the age range for early childhood?

Answer 2

3-8 years

Question 3

what is the age range for adolescence?

Answer 3

9-18 years

Question 4

what is the age range for early adulthood?

Answer 4

19-45 years

Question 5

what is the age range for middle adulthood?

Answer 5

46-65 years

Question 6

what is the age range for late adulthood?

Answer 6

65+ years

Question 7

what is the definition for growth?

Answer 7

a change in physical size and weight, the skeleton, muscles and the brain

Question 8

what is the definition for development?

Answer 8

the increasing acquisition of new skills and knowledge

Question 9

what are percentile charts?

Answer 9

Graphs used to monitor children’s growth patterns

Question 10

who uses a percentile graph?

Answer 10

primarily a health visitor and doctors as well as other professionals

Question 11

why are percentile graphs used?

Answer 11

to assess whether a child is developing normally for their age range and to investigate why they are not

Question 12

what are the 4 areas of development?

Answer 12

Physical, intellectual, emotional , social (PIES)

Question 13

what are the 4 areas of development?

Answer 13

Physical, intellectual, emotional, social (PIES)

Question 14

what is gross motor development?

Answer 14

large movement of the limbs

Question 15

what is an example of gross motor development?

Answer 15

a child running

Question 16

what is fine motor development?

Answer 16

fine manipulation of the fingers developing hand eye coordination

Question 17

what is an example of fine motor development?

Answer 17

drawing

Question 18

what age range does puberty start in girls?

Answer 18

11-13 years

Question 19

what age range does puberty start in boys?

Answer 19

13-15 years

Question 20

what is puberty’s purpose?

Answer 20

prepares the body for sexual reproduction

Question 21

what are the primary sexual characteristics for girls?

Answer 21

the uterus enlarges and vagina lengthens
the ovaries release eggs
the menstrual cycle starts

Question 22

what are the primary sexual characteristics for boys?

Answer 22

penis and testes enlarge
spontaneous erections
testicles produce sperm

Question 23

what are the secondary sexual characteristics for girls?

Answer 23

breasts develop and areola darkens
hair grows in armpits and pubic area
redistribution of fat causing hips to widen

Question 24

what are the secondary sexual characteristics for boys?

Answer 24

changes in larynx causes voice to deepen
hair grows in armpits, pubic area and face
redistribution of muscle and fat

Question 25

what happens to the body in early adulthood?

Answer 25

physical health peaks around 19-28 years because full height and strength has been reached.

Question 26

what happens to the body in early adulthood after age 28?

Answer 26

decline in physical capabilities are seen at the end of this stage if diet is unhealthy and no exercise take place

Question 27

what hormones increase during pregnancy?

Answer 27

increase in progesterone which maintains the pregnancy.

Question 28

what changes happen to a woman’s body?

Answer 28

breasts have darkened veins due to increased blood supply. Nipples and areolas become more sensitive and tender preparing for milk production

Question 29

what is perimenopause?

Answer 29

The ovaries make less oestrogen therefore the eggs slowly stop producing eggs

Question 30

when does permonopause happen?

Answer 30

in early adulthood in the 40s

Question 31

what are the symptoms of perimenopause?

Answer 31

hot flushes and night sweats
sore breasts
lower sex drive
irregular or heavy periods
mood swings
vaginal dryness
urine leaking when coughing or sneezing
more frequent urinations

Question 32

what is the menopause?

Answer 32

when a woman is no longer able to produce eggs

Question 33

what age does menopause happen?

Answer 33

45-55 years

Question 34

what are symptoms of menopause?

Answer 34

no more periods
hot flushes and night sweats
less oestragen and progesterone
lower sexual interest
possible osteoporosis

Question 35

what are the effects of aging?

Answer 35

increased weight
skin loses elasticity
grey hair
hair loss

Question 36

what deterioration of health happens when you are 65+?

Answer 36

decrease in height from compression of spinal discs
increased risk of organ failure
increased risk of heart disease
strength and muscle loss
reduced stamina
less mobility and dexterity
slower reactions
visual and hearing problems

Question 37

What happens during perimenopause?

Answer 37

-Oestrogen reduces,
-menstruation becomes less frequent
- ovulation is irregular