human developent

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progressive

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means the changes are directional, leading toward something positive

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developement

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is the progressive series of changes of an orderly and coherent type toward the goal of maturity.

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orderly and coherent

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suggest that development is not haphazard but rather that there is a definite relationship among the stages in the developmental sequence

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heredity

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is the transmission of traits from parent to offspring.

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maturation

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is the development or unfolding of traits potentially present in the individual due to hereditary endowment

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environment

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refers to factors to which an individual comes to contact with after the hereditary pattern have been received which includes learning

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learning

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is the results of activities or day to day experiences

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rate of development
rapid-
slow-

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during prenatal up to the first six years.

six to adolescence. in adolescence, the rate of development is once more accelerated(mental)

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fertilization

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is the union of egg and sperm cell

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chromosomes

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are thread like tissues that carries the genes, and are usually found in pairs.
there are 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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chromosome info

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chromosomes are classified as autosome or trait chromosome(22 pairs
) and gonosomes or sex chromosomes
. the sex of the offspring depends on the pairing of the sex chromosome(23rd) from the father amd the mother

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genes

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basic carriers of hereditary traits. genes are classified as dominant(strong genes) and recessive(weak genes)

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life span

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development from conception to death

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zygote

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a fertilized ovum(egg cell)

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germinal stage

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the first stage of prenatal development,
during which the dividing mass of cells has not become implanted in the uterine wall
the period from conception to implantation

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amniotic sac

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a sac within the uterus that contains the embryo or fetus

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placenta

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a membrane that permits the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and her developing child but does not allow the maternal and fetal bloodstreams to mix

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umbilical cord

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a tube between the mother and her developing child through which nutrients and waste products are conducted

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embryonic stage

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lasts from implantation until about the eight week of development. during this stage, the major body organ systems take form

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fetal stage

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lasts from the beginning of the third month until birth

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rooting

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they turn their head toward stimuli that prod or stroke the cheek, chin, or corner of the mouth

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reflexes

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are simple, in born responses elicited by simple stimuli. they are essential to survival and occur automatically that is without thinking about them

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withdrawal reflex

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new born use the withdrawal reflex to avoid painful stimuli

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startle or moro, reflex

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they draw up their legs and arch their backs in response to sudden noises, bumps, or loss of support while being held

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the grasp or palmar reflex

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they grasp objects that press against the palm of their hands

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the babinski reflex

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they fan their toes when the soles of their feet are stimulated

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are simple, inborn responses elicited bt specific stimuli

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reflex

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refers to the progression from simple acts like lifting the head to runing around

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motor developement