Term 1 Flashcards
1
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Development
A
The gradual changes in an individual’s physical, social, emotional states and abilities
2
Q
Lifespan
A
A time span from conception to death that can be divided into stages that correspond to approximate ages and certain development milestones
3
Q
Growth
A
Is the measurable changes in the body, due to an increase of cells
4
Q
What are 6 stages of a lifespan
A
Prenatal Infancy Toddlerhood Childhood Youth Adulthood - early, middle, late
5
Q
Prenatal
A
Conception - birth
6
Q
Infancy
A
Birth - 18 months
7
Q
Toddlerhood
A
18 month - 3 years
8
Q
Childhood
A
3 - 12 years
9
Q
Youth
A
12 - 18 years
10
Q
Adulthood - early
A
18 - 39 years
11
Q
Adulthood - middle
A
40 - 64 years
12
Q
Adulthood - late
A
65+ years
13
Q
What is the male sex hormone
A
Testosterone
14
Q
What is the female sex hormone
A
Oestrogen and progesterone
15
Q
Function of bladder
A
Urine storage
