Chapter 8 - Physical Development

Question 1

Name and define the four brain areas of focus.

Answer 1

Cerebellum: balance and movement (gross-motor skills), aids in executive function; located at the rear of the brain

Reticular formation: attention; located on the brain stem

Amygdala: processing emotions; located in the inner brain

Hippocampus: memory; located in the inner brain

Question 2

Define the pituitary gland.

Answer 2

A gland that released hormones that cause growth; located at the base of the brain.

Question 3

Define growth hormone (GH).

Answer 3

A hormone crucial for the development of nearly all body tissues.

Question 4

Define thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).

Answer 4

A hormone that causes the thyroid to release thyroxine which is crucial for brain development and for the full effect of GH on body size.

Question 5

Define psychosocial dwarfism.

Answer 5

A growth disorder characterized by decreased GH and melatonin, shortness, immature skeletal age, and serious adjustment issues.