Growth and development Flashcards
Growth is
the physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady and orderly manner
Growth is measured in
weight and height.
Development relates to changes in
mental, emotional, and social function.
Adolescence is a time when parents and children
Disagree
Menarche is
the first menstruation and the start of menstrual cycles.
Intimate partner violence (IPV)
the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating relationship as well as stalking
The time when menstruation stops is called:
Menopause
The person mainly responsible for providing or assisting with the child’s basic needs is:
The primary caregiver
Wasting or a decrease in the size of a muscle is called
Atrophy
Paralysis on one side of the body is called
Hemiplegia
What is the best way to prevent joint and muscle damage?
Active and passive exercises
What body system provides the framework for the body and allows the body to move?
Musculoskeletal
True or False?
Growth and development occur at a set pace
False
