Physical Development In Early Adulthood

Question 1

What have people reached the peak of in early adulthood?

Answer 1

They have reached their full height, strength, reaction time and manual dexterity, muscle strength, sensory abilities and cardic functioning

Question 2

When may a decline in strength and speed be noticed

Answer 2

In high level sport

Question 3

What can effect the decline in strength and speed

Answer 3

Diet and exercise

Question 4

What does perimenopause mean

Answer 4

Before menopause. Refers to the stage before menopause when women begin to produce less oestrogen and don’t produce and egg each month

Question 5

When does the perimenopause last till?

Answer 5

Lasts until the menopause which is when the ovaries stop producing eggs. Last 4 years and women has not had a period for 12 months

Question 6

Give 5 symptoms of perimenopause

Answer 6

Change in normal pattern of period leading to an eve talk cessation of period

Difficulties becoming pregnant due to irregular ovulation

Night sweats/ hot flushes due to hormonal fluctuations leading to insomnia

Palpitations

Head aches and migraines

Change body shape and weight gain

Reduced sex drive