Chapter 17 - Human Development

Question 1

Stage of life when the body reaches sexual maturity

Answer 1

Adolescence

Question 2

Period of time from infancy through preschool years

Answer 2

early childhood

Question 3

Hormone that triggers growth and development of the female sex organs

Answer 3

estrogen

Question 4

Process by which the sperm and the egg combine to create a zygote

Answer 4

fertilization

Question 5

Type of care given to people who are dying that provide comfort and support them and their families

Answer 5

hospice care

Question 6

Sequence of developmental stages a person experiences from birth through adulthood

Answer 6

human life cycle

Question 7

Estimate of how long a person in a particular society is likely to live

Answer 7

life expectancy

Question 8

Actual number of years a person lives

Answer 8

Life span

Question 9

Stage of human development that occurs from 40 to 65 years

Answer 9

middle adulthood

Question 10

Period of time when children are between 5 and 12 years of age; also called the school-age years

Answer 10

middle childhood

Question 11

Important events that occur in each of the developmental stages of the human life cycle

Answer 11

Milestones

Question 12

Stage of human development that begins at age 65

Answer 12

older adulthood

Question 13

Period of growth that occurs from conception to birth

Answer 13

prenatal development

Question 14

Period of development between 12 and 19 years of age

Answer 14

puberty

Question 15

Body system that consists of a group of organs working together to make the creation of a new life possible

Answer 15

reproductive system

Question 16

Adults who care for their parents as well as their own children

Answer 16

sandwich generation

Question 17

Hormone that triggers growth and development of the male sex organs

Answer 17

testosterone

Question 18

Stage of human development that occurs from 20 to 40 years of age

Answer 18

young adulthood

Question 19

What is the name of the female sex cells?

Answer 19

Ova

Question 20

What is the name of the male sex cells?

Answer 20

Sperm

Question 21

What type of doctor specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery

Answer 21

OBGYN

Question 22

Name the three stages of prenatal development… in order

Answer 22

1. germinal
2. embryotic
3. fetal

Question 23

What is the difference between life span and life expectancy?

Answer 23

Life expectancy is the expected length.
Life span is the actual length.

Question 24

Which stage of development involves children beginning to go to school?

Answer 24

middle childhood

Question 25

In puberty…Male, Female, or Both…
Growth of pubic hair

Answer 25

Both

Question 26

In puberty…Male, Female, or Both…
broadened shoulders

Answer 26

Male

Question 27

In puberty…Male, Female, or Both…
sexual attraction and curiosioty

Answer 27

Both

Question 28

In puberty…Male, Female, or Both…
Acne

Answer 28

Both

Question 29

How does the brain development during puberty affect decision-making and logic?

Answer 29

Abstract thinking
More social

Question 30

Why can pregnancy cause serious health conditions for adolescents?

Answer 30

Teenager bodies are still growing. They may not be getting enough nutrients.

Question 31

Which stage of adulthood involves reaching full physical maturity?

Answer 31

Young adulthood

Question 32

Name three things older adults can do to maintain their health…

Answer 32

doctor visits
exercise
nutrition
sleep
stay active

Question 33

List the 5 stages of grief… in order

Answer 33

D enial
A nger
B argaining
D epression
A cceptance