Physical Growth and Development 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareUnderstanding human behaviour and developmentASEdexcel Created by: chloayboo15Created on: 25-03-15 23:03 Early Childhood 3-8 years Physical appearance of children begins to change, loses body shape, looks like a small adult Infants fast rate of growth begins to slow As children begin to develop, their balance becomes very good: run, jump climb, (by 6/7, ride a bike) 1 of 6 Adolescence 9-18 years Puberty prepares the body for sexual reproduction Triggered by action of hormones secreted from endocrine glands Boys and girls may experience a growth spurt 2 of 6 Adolescence 9-18 years - Puberty Female Gains weight Grows pubic hair Menstrual periods start Breasts enlarge Shape changes - increased fat - layers under the skin Skin and hair change Male Gains weight Grows pubic and body hair Penis and testicles enlarge Voice "breaks" and deepens Shoulders broaden and muscle strength increases Skin and hair change 3 of 6 Early Adulthood 19-44 years Young adults are at peak of performance between 18 and 28 Women are most fertile in late teens, early 20's Sperm production in men declines at around 40, although they can continue to father children in to their 80's 4 of 6 Middle Adulthood 45-64 years - Menopause Menopause Reduction in sex hormones causes menstruation to cease Headaches and hot flushes Hair becomes thinner Teeth loosen and gums recede Breasts droop and flatten Risk of cardiovascular disease ******* become smaller and flatten Backaches Skin and mucous membranes become drier, skin develops a rougher texture Body and pubic hair becomes thicker and darker Abdomen loses some muscle tone Stress Vaginal dryness, itching and shrinking Bones lose mass and become more fragile 5 of 6 Middle Adulthood 45-64 years As people enter their 40's: Men start to lose hair Eyesight begins to deteriorate Skin loses elasticity so wrinkles appear Women continue to menstruate until about 45/50 years old. When they reach the menopause, the ability to reproduce ceases 6 of 6
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