Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Growth Spurts
A
Periods of fast growth.
2
Q
Sexual Maturity
A
When an individual’s reproductive organs are fully matured.
3
Q
Physical Maturity
A
When an individual reaches their full height and the peak of physical fitness.
4
Q
Ageing Process
A
By about 65, individuals will have lost some strength and muscle tone.
5
Q
Primary Sexual Characteristics
A
Present at birth. Necessary for sexual reproduction.
