Chapter 17 - Human Development Flashcards
Stage of life when the body reaches sexual maturity
Adolescence
Period of time from infancy through preschool years
early childhood
Hormone that triggers growth and development of the female sex organs
estrogen
Process by which the sperm and the egg combine to create a zygote
fertilization
Type of care given to people who are dying that provide comfort and support them and their families
hospice care
Sequence of developmental stages a person experiences from birth through adulthood
human life cycle
Estimate of how long a person in a particular society is likely to live
life expectancy
Actual number of years a person lives
Life span
Stage of human development that occurs from 40 to 65 years
middle adulthood
Period of time when children are between 5 and 12 years of age; also called the school-age years
middle childhood
Important events that occur in each of the developmental stages of the human life cycle
Milestones
Stage of human development that begins at age 65
older adulthood
Period of growth that occurs from conception to birth
prenatal development
Period of development between 12 and 19 years of age
puberty
Body system that consists of a group of organs working together to make the creation of a new life possible
reproductive system
Adults who care for their parents as well as their own children
sandwich generation
Hormone that triggers growth and development of the male sex organs
testosterone
Stage of human development that occurs from 20 to 40 years of age
young adulthood
What is the name of the female sex cells?
Ova
What is the name of the male sex cells?
Sperm
What type of doctor specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery
OBGYN
Name the three stages of prenatal development… in order
- germinal
- embryotic
- fetal
What is the difference between life span and life expectancy?
Life expectancy is the expected length.
Life span is the actual length.
Which stage of development involves children beginning to go to school?
middle childhood
In puberty…Male, Female, or Both…
Growth of pubic hair
Both
In puberty…Male, Female, or Both…
broadened shoulders
Male
In puberty…Male, Female, or Both…
sexual attraction and curiosioty
Both
In puberty…Male, Female, or Both…
Acne
Both
How does the brain development during puberty affect decision-making and logic?
Abstract thinking
More social
Why can pregnancy cause serious health conditions for adolescents?
Teenager bodies are still growing. They may not be getting enough nutrients.
Which stage of adulthood involves reaching full physical maturity?
Young adulthood
Name three things older adults can do to maintain their health…
doctor visits
exercise
nutrition
sleep
stay active
List the 5 stages of grief… in order
D enial
A nger
B argaining
D epression
A cceptance
