Human lifespan

Question 1

how many stages are there

Answer 1

8

Question 2

Prenatal

Answer 2

Age range: fertilisation until time of birth

Characterised : Development of bodily organs and structures

Milestones : WINNING SPERM RACE

Question 3

Infancy

Answer 3

Age range : birth - 2 years

characteristics - Rapid physical growth

milestones : walking/ crawling

Question 4

early childhood

Answer 4

Age : 2 to 6

characteristics: Slow and steady growth

Milestones : Social skills, making friendships

Question 5

late childhood

Answer 5

Age : 6 12

Characteristics : slow and steady growth

Milestones: refining reading and writing skills, pen license

Question 6

Youth

Answer 6

Age : 12 - 18

Characteristics : rapid growth

Milestones : Puberty may begin

Question 7

early adulthood

Answer 7

Age range : 18 - 40

Characteristics: body reaches physical peak between 25 followed by steady decline

milestones : having children, getting married

Question 8

middle adulthood

Answer 8

Age : 40 - 65

Characteristics : financial security

Milestones : further development of family

Question 9

Late adulthood

Answer 9

Age : 65 - death

Characteristics : reflection on life and achievements

Milestones : fully fulfilled relationships with family and friends