physical ec Flashcards
1
Q
periods of physical growth
A
20% of lifespan
2
Q
factors that affect physical growth
A
hereditary (genes, hormones), nutrition, infectious disease (malaria), emotional well-being (neglected, abused)
3
Q
brain maturation
A
development of prefrontal cortex (to think, strategize, and control emotions), 3-6 years old the left (language) and right (spatial skills) hemisphere develops, as well as corpus callosum for coordination of tasks
4
Q
toilet training
A
after second birthday, 98% trained b 36 months, most master daytime bladder control by the first two-three months of toilet training
5
Q
food allergy
A
body has a specific and reproducible immune response to certain foods (ex: peanuts, fish, walnuts, eggs)
6
Q
anaphylaxis
A
severe allergic reaction that may cause death
