Growth and Physiological Change

Question 1

What does the term growth describe ?

Answer 1

The term growth describes an increase in height and weight. Growth continues until EARLY ADULTHOOD.

Question 2

What does the term physiological change describe?

Answer 2

It describes the physical changes that take place throughout the life stages.

Question 3

What are the key changes in Infancy/early childhood ?

Answer 3

Children grow rapidly and develop many physical skills.

Question 4

What are the key changes in Adolescence ?

Answer 4

Body continues to develop. There may be GROWTH SPURTS. Body will change as they reach SEXUAL MATURITY.

Question 5

What are the key changes in a Young adult ?

Answer 5

The body has reached PHYSICAL MATURITY.

Question 6

What are the key changes in Older adult ?

Answer 6

The AGEING PROCESS begins in middle adulthood.

Question 7

What is GROWTH SPURTS?

Answer 7

Periods of FAST GROWTH.

Question 8

What is SEXUAL MATURITY?

Answer 8

When an individual’s reproductive organs are fully matured.

Question 9

What is PHYSICAL MATURITY ?

Answer 9

When an individual reached their full height and the peak of physical fitness.

Question 10

What is AGEING PROCESS ?

Answer 10

By about 65, individuals will have lost some strength and muscle tone.