Physical Self

Question 1

Refer to the body both physical extremities and internal organs work together to perform many of its functions.

Answer 1

Physical Self

Question 2

This stage is characterized by rapid physical changes that include the maturation of the reproductive system

Answer 2

Puberty

Question 3

Refers to the development from conception to death

Answer 3

Life Span

Question 4

Two factors affecting physical growth & development?

Answer 4

1. Heredity

2. Environment

Question 5

The biological process of the inheritance of traits from parents to offspring.

Answer 5

Heredity

Question 6

Refers to the factors an individual is exposed to throughout life which includes learning and experiences.

Answer 6

Environment

Question 7

[T or F} Particularly, the physical changes that occur at the start of adolescence result largely from the secretion of various hormones which virtually affects every aspect of an adolescent’s life, particularly the way they view themselves.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

[T or F] Generally, boys are more dissatisfied than girls with their physical appearance and their overall body image.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

[T or F] In general, the body performs least during infancy but generally peaks in early adulthood between the ages of twenty and thirty and then slowly declines into the middle age.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Threadlike tissues that carries the genes, and are usually found in pairs.

Answer 10

Chromosomes

Question 11

[T or F] Sex and other physical traits are determined by the combination of chromosomes and genes during fertilization

Answer 11

True

Question 12

How many pairs of chromosomes there are?

Answer 12

23 pairs

Question 13

Trait chromosomes

Answer 13

Autosomes (22 pairs)

Question 14

Sex chromosomes

Answer 14

Gonosomes

Question 15

[T or F] The sex of the offspring depends on the pairing of the sex chromosomes (23rd) from the father and mother.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

The basis carrier of the hereditary traits

Answer 16

Genes

Question 17

Classification of Genes

Answer 17

Dominant: strong genes
Recessive: weak genes

Question 18

[T or F] Physical efficiency generally peaks in early adulthood between the ages of twenty and thirty, then slowly declines into the middle age.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

[T or F] Physical development and growth during childhood continue at a slower rate compared to the rapid rate of growth in babyhood.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Fertilization to birth

Answer 20

Prenatal

Question 21

Birth to 2 weeks

Answer 21

Infancy

Question 22

2 weeks to 2 years

Answer 22

Babyhood

Question 23

2-6 years old

Answer 23

Early childhood

Question 24

6-10 or 12 years old

Answer 24

Late Childhood

Question 25

10-12 or 14 years old

Answer 25

Puberty

Question 26

14-18 years old

Answer 26

Adolescence

Question 27

18-40 years old

Answer 27

Early Adulthood

Question 28

40-60 years old

Answer 28

Middle Adulthood

Question 29

60 to death

Answer 29

Late Adulthood or Senescence

Question 30

Refers to the fertilized ovum or single-celled organism that represents the start of human life.

Answer 30

Zygote

Question 31

2nd week to the 2nd month; life support systems like the heart, nervous system, stomach, esophagus, and gonads are developed.

Answer 31

Embryo

Question 32

Starts 2 months after conception and lasts for 7 months.

Answer 32

Fetus

Question 33

Where do fetus gets nourishment?

Answer 33

Placenta

Question 34

How many blood vessels of umbilical cord connect the placenta and the fetus.

Answer 34

Three

Question 35

Purpose of the three blood vessels.

Answer 35

One is to send nutrients while the remaining two is to filter out wastes.

Question 36

Fetus is immersed in a fluid-filled [blank] that cushions it against sudden movements or physical blows to the mother.

Answer 36

Amniotic sac

Question 37

[T or F] A newborn's eyesight is estimated to be 20/300, but by 6 to 12 months, visual acuity improves to about 20/20

Answer 37

True

Question 38

[T or F] Newborns can hear soft voices and turn their heads towards sounds at the age of 2 or 3 years old.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

[T or F] Infant prefer looking at human faces and patterned materials. They also prefer the smells of flowers and taste of sweet drinks.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

[Infant Reflexes] The infant opens his or her mouth for feeding

Answer 40

Rooting

Question 41

[Infant Reflexes] The infant grasps the item and can hold on very well.

Answer 41

Gripping

Question 42

[Infant Reflexes] The inner sole is stroked, the inner curls his or her toes.

Answer 42

Toe Curling

Question 43

[Infant Reflexes] The infant throws his or her head back and arms and legs out then cries.

Answer 43

Moro or startle

Question 44

[Infant Reflexes] The infant curves toward the side that was stroked and looks like a fencer when doing so.

Answer 44

Galant

Question 45

Preschool years | Engagement in physical activities

Answer 45

Early Childhood

Question 46

No single growth phase similar to all | Signs of puberty appears

Answer 46

Late Childhood

Question 47

Growth and body changes

Answer 47

Middle and Late Childhood

Question 48

Made up of clear sequence Period of biological maturation Increase in height of 2 inches and 6.5 pounds gain a year.

Answer 48

Puberty

Question 49

[T or F] Girls begin their growth spurt by the age of 10 1/2 and are taller than their male peers by the age of 12 while boys begin their growth spurt by the age of 12 1/2 but usually grow faster and for a longer period of time than girls.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

Three substages of adulthood

Answer 50

Early (20-40), Middle (40-65), and Late (65 onwards)

Question 51

Physical growth continues

Answer 51

Early adulthood

Question 52

Loss of sensory acuity, risk of certain diseases increases and fertility declines, menopause in women.

Answer 52

Middle adulthood

Question 53

Men shrink about an inch and women about 2 inches. Body systems gradually slow down and become less efficient. Brain shrinks and the blood flow to the brain slows down.

Answer 53

Late Adulthood