Physical Development across the Life Stages

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  • Created on: 12-01-17 19:39
What is a gross motor skill?
A large movement that involves using the large muscles of the body which are required for mobility
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What is a fine motor skill?
It involves smaller movements that require more precise direction (dexterity) and use smaller muscles
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What is the definition of puberty?
A period of rapid growth durng which young people reach sexual maturity and become biologically able to reproduce. Secondary sexual characteristics develop.
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When does puberty start in girls?
Between the ages of 11 and 13
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Whn does puberty start in boys?
Between the ages of 13 and 15
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What are primary sexual characteristics?
Relate to the changes and development of reproductive organs
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What are secondary sexual characterisitcs?
The outward signs of development from a child into a man or woman
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What are the sex hormones responsible for?
The changes that occur during puberty
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What does the pituary gland control?
The release of sex hormones
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What are the female sex hormones?
Oestrogen and Progesterone
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What is the male sex hormone?
Testosterone
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At what age do young adults reach the peak of their physical performance?
19-28 years
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During pregnancy, what does the increase in both progesterone and oestrogen do?
Progesterone - maintains pregnancy, Oestrogen - responsible for morning sickness
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When does perimenopause occur?
Before menopause begins
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What happens during perimenopause?
Once a woman hits 40, her ovaries begin to produce less oestrogen, and so the ovaries stop producing an egg each month
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How long does the average perimenopause last?
4 years, but can varybeween a few months to 10 years
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When does perimenopause end?
When a woman has not had her monthly period for 12 months
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Give some examples of things that can happen during the ageing process
Weight gain, grey hair, hair loss, wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity, loss of muscle tone and strength, increased waistline
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What is menopauseand when does it occur?
Between the ages of 45-55 fertility reduces and then comes to an end
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What is life expectancy?
An estimate of the number of years, on average, that a person can expect to live. Sometimes called longevity.
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What is cognitive impairment?
When a person has trouble remembering, learning new skills, concentrating or making decisions that affect their everyday life
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