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Physical and Biological Self Flashcards

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It refers to the body. It is the individual’s perception of themselves in the areas of physical ability and appearance performance of the body’s physical and internal organs as we age.

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Physical self

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The efficiency of the physical self is at its peak during early adulthood and declines into the middle age. Physical development and growth of the self is at a rapid pace during babyhood, while slower during childhood

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The human body

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This is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood. This stage includes major physical changes including the maturation of the reproductive system. The way an individual relates to the world also changes at this stage.

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Adolescence

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This is the period of development for a person ranging from conception to one’s death. It is often referred to as the natural life stages of a person barring early or unnatural causes of death.

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Life span

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What are the two factors affecting physical growth and development?

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Heredity and Environment

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This is responsible for all the inheritance of traits from parent to offspring.

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Heredity

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This is responsible for the growth and development of the physical, mental, and social traits.

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Environment

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Gender and other physical traits are determined by the combination of?

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Combination of chromosomes

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The ____rd pair of chromosomes determine the person’s gender and physical traits.

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23rd pair of chromosomes

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__ chromosome if the femal chromosome, while the __ chromosome is the male chromosome.

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X and Y chromosome

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What are the 4 different systems of the physical body?

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Veins
Nerve
Muscles
Skeletal

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This part of the body is where blood vessels are located throughout your body that collect oxygen-poor blood and return it to your heart.

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Veins

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_______ are clusters of cells called neurons. They send electrical signals throughout your body to control sensations, movement and other functions.

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Nerves

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_________ are pieces of soft tissue throughout your body that help you move, breathe, swallow and stay alive.

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Muscles

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__________ is your body’s support structure. It gives your body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for your organs and stores minerals.

  • It is composed of around 270 bones at birth – this total decreases to around 206 bones by adulthood after some bones get fused together.
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Skeletal system

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A system of the body and is where glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to tissues and organs all over the body.

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Endocrine system

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The hormones released by the __________________ control many important functions in the body, including growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction.

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Endocrine system

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Part of the endocrine system that produces melatonin.

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Pineal body

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Part of the endocrine system that produces thymosin.

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Thymus

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Part of the endocrine system that produces prolactin, GH, ACTH, LH, FSH, oxytocin, and ADH

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Pituitary gland

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Part of the endocrine system that produces Thyroxine, Triiodothyronine, Calcitonin.

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Thyroid

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Part of the endocrine system that produces epinephrine, neropinephrine, aldosterone, cortisol, and sex steroids.

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Adrenal gland

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Part of the endocrine system that produces CRH, GnRH, Dopamine, GHRH, Somatostatin.

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Hypothalamus

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Part of the endocrine system that produces insulin, glucagon, amylin.

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Pancreas

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Part of the endocrine system that produces testosterone and estrogen.

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Gonads

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Part of the endocrine system that produces PTH

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Parathyroid

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The Heart (ANP), Skeleton (Osteocalcin), Stomach (Ghreline), Adipose tissue (Leptin), Intestines (Grastin, CCK, Secretin, GIP, Motilin) are ____________ endocrine function.

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Non-traditional endocrine function

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What are the parts of the brain?

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Frontal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Cerebellum
Brain Stem

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This part of the brain is responsible for thought, memory, and behavior.

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Frontal Lobe

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This part of the brain is responsible for hearing, learning, and emotions.

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Temporal Lobe

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This part of the brain is responsible for language and touch.

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Parietal Lobe

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This part of the brain is responsible for visual processing.

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Occipital Lobe

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This part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination.

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Cerebellum

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This part of the brain is responsible for breathing, heart rate, and temperature.

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Brain Stem

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The _______________ Nervous System:

  • connects the central nervous system to the organs, limbs, and skin
  • allows the brain and spinal cord to receive and send information to other areas of the body.
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The Peripheral Nervous System

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The _______________ Nervous System:
- carries sensory and motor information to and from the nervous system
- regulates involuntary body functions like heartbeat and breathing

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The Peripheral Nervous System

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What is the part of the nervous system that fits the following characteristics?

  • tend to be straight
  • branch ‘efficiently’ at narrow angles
  • yellowish
  • flat or oblong in cross-section
  • texture, if any, linear striations
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Nerves

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What is the part of the nervous system that fits the following characteristics?

  • tend to curve and squiggle
  • branch at right/wide angles
  • gray, white, or pink
  • visibly round (tubular) in cross-section
  • texture often “hairy” from the vasa vasorum
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Arteries

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Theories of Physical Self

  • This theory suggests that a person’s character or personality can be determined through their outer appearance - especially the face
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Theory of Physiognomy

40
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Theories of Physical Self

  • In this theory, Hippocrates theorizes that personality traits and human behaviors are based on 4 separate temperaments and the prominence of body fluids
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4 temperaments

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Theories of Physical Self

  • Jean Haner in 2008 and Squler & Mew in 1981 suggested a theory that the personality of an individual depends on the shape of his/her face. What theory is this?
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The Wisdom of Your Face

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Theories of Physical Self

Developed by William Sheldon in 1940s. This theory suggests that an individual’s personality is based on 3 body types: Endomorphic, Mesomorphic, and Ectomorphic

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Body-type Theory

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One of Ancient China’s practices, which suggests that the facial features of an individual is an insight into a person’s history and personality

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Chinese Face Reading

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One of Ancient China’s practices, which suggests that the facial features of an individual is an insight into a person’s history and personality

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Chinese Face Reading

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This ancient Chinese practice is rooted from the 5 Element Theory which states that the 5 elements - wood, fire, earth, metal, and water are believed to be the fundamental elements for everything occurring in the natural world.

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Chinese Face Reading

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One of Ancient China’s practices, which suggests that the facial features of an individual is an insight into a person’s history and personality

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Chinese Face Reading

47
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What are the 4 Humoral Theories?

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Sanguine
Melancholic
Phlegmatic
Choleric

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Humoral Theory

  • In this theory, the red bile is the predominant humor in these people. They tend to be impulsive, cheerful, happy, and optimistic
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Sanguine

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Humoral Theory

  • In this theory, the black bile is the predominant humor in these people. They tend to be depressed and pessimistic.
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Melancholic

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Humoral Theory

  • In this theory, the black bile is the predominant humor in these people. They tend do be depressed and pessimistic.
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Melancholic

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Humoral Theory

  • In this theory, people under this category have a high amount of phlegm in their systems. They tend to be sluggish, dull, and slow.
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Phlegmatic

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Humoral Theory

  • In this theory, the yellow bile is the predominant humor in these people. They tend to get angry easily, jumpy, and temperamental
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Choleric

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_________ Individuals who have high neuroticism and introversion fit the following traits:
- moody
- anxious
- pessimistic
- unsociable

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Melancholic

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_________ Individuals who have high neuroticism and extraversion fit the following traits:
- touchy
- impulsive
- aggressive
- optimistic

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Choleric

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_________ Individuals who have low neuroticism and introversion fit the following traits:
- passive
- reliable
- peaceful
- calm

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Phlegmatic

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_________ Individuals who have low neuroticism and extraversion fit the following traits:
- sociable
- easygoing
- responsive
- leadership

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Sanguine

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This body type is soft and plump and are perceived to be easy going and sociable.

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Endomorphic

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This body type has a strong muscular body and are perceived to be energetic, adventurous, and sociable.

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Mesomorphic

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This body type is tall and thin and is perceived as to be socially awkward, introverted, and artistic.

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Ectomorphic

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It is a person’s perception of their body and physical appearance. It is also related to self-esteem, which is a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value.

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Body Image

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This refers to everything that others can observe about a person.

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Appearance

62
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This can affect both the adolescent’s physical and psychological well-being. Adolescents are more conscious of their physical appearance and self-image.

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Body Image

63
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True or False: Sociocultural factors such as peers, parents, and media affect an adolescent’s perception of his/her physical self, resulting to body dissatisfaction.

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True

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True or False: While different cultures have different definitions and perceptions of beauty, sociocultural factors such as peers, parents, and media influence beauty standards. Some even desperately change their appearance through body modification.

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True

65
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True or False: People tend to judge others based on physical appearance, however, is it is not enough to measure one’s character. One must look into his/her inner self to know an individual’s character.

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True

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