physical development in mc Flashcards
adult sized brain at what age
7
between 10 and 12 years of age, what lobe is more developed
frontal lobes in logic, planning, and memory
school-aged child is better able to plan and
coordinate activity using both what
the left and right hemispheres of the brain, which control the development of emotions, physical abilities, and intellectual capabilities
Attention span improves as what matures
the prefrontal cortex
The myelin develops and improves what
the child’s reaction time
from what ages do the nerve cells in the association areas of the brain (sensory, motor, and intellectual functioning) connect, become almost completely myelinated
From age 6 to 12
what part of the brain is responsible for transferring information from the short-term to long-term memory, also shows increases in myelination resulting in
improvements in memory functioning
the hippocampus
T or F: Within this development period, children may struggle with
mental health disorders or other health problems.
true
myelination
fatty insulation growing around azon and speeds up messages
T or F: Children grow physically in isolation
False
T or F: three million children under age eighteen are allergic to at least one type of food.
true
there are some of the most common what , peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, and shellfish.
food allergies
This describes what: when a protein in food triggers an immune response, which results in the release of antibodies, histamine, and other defenders that attack
foreign bodies.
how an allergy occurs
Possible symptoms for what include itchy skin, hives, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea.
allergic reaction
T or F: Children can outgrow a food allergy, especially allergies to wheat, milk, eggs, or soy.
true
Anaphylaxis
a life-threatening reaction that results in difficulty breathing, swelling in the
mouth and throat, decreased blood pressure, shock, or even death. Milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans, fish, shellfish, peanuts, and tree nuts are the most likely to trigger this type of response
drug given in an epipen for an anaphylactic shock
epinephrine
does not involve an immune response, is marked by unpleasant symptoms that occur after consuming certain foods.
a food intolerance such as lactose intolerant
lactose intolerance
a result of the small intestine’s inability to produce enough of the enzyme lactase. Symptoms usually affect the gastro-intestinal tract and can include bloating, abdominal pain, gas, nausea, and diarrhea.
Exercise, Physical Fitness, and Sports
Recess is a time for free play and Physical Education (PE) is a structured program that teaches skills, rules, and game
benefits of team sports
This activity promises to help children build social skills, improve
athletically and learn a sense of competition
disadvantages of team sports
the emphasis on competition and
athletic skill can be counterproductive and lead children to grow tired of the game and want to quit.
Children’s participation in sports has been linked to what
Higher levels of satisfaction with family and overall quality of life in children, Improved physical and emotional development, Better academic performance
T or F: gender, poverty, location, ethnicity, and disability can limit opportunities to engage in sports.
True, girls were more likely to have never participated in any type of sport.