Unit 1 - Life Span & Development Flashcards
1
Q
What ages does your physical strength peak?
A
19-28 years old
2
Q
What hormones increase in pregnancy?
A
Progesterone - maintains the pregnancy
Oestrogen - can cause morning sickness
Nipples darken and breast are tender and sensitive due to preparing to produce milk
3
Q
How long does the perimenopause last?
A
On average 4 - 10 years
4
Q
Symptoms of perimenopause
A
- hot flushes
- breast tenderness
- loss of sex drive
- mood swings
- vaginal dryness
- irregular or very heavy periods
5
Q
Physical changes in middle adulthood? 46- 65years
A
- might not be as active therefore they gain weight
- loss of skin elasticity - wrinkles
- loss of muscle tone & strength
- greying & thinning of hair
- hair loss
- menopause
6
Q
Symptoms of menopause
A
- ## reduction of fertile eggs in ovaries
