Topic A Human Lifespan and Development 4.5 / 5 based on 7 ratings ? Health & Social CareTopic ABTEC NationalEdexcel Created by: [email protected]Created on: 29-11-16 19:23 The life stage that 9-18 year olds fall into. adolescence 1 of 10 An increase in some measured quantity, such as height or weight. growth 2 of 10 Complex changes including an increase in skills, abilities and capabilities. development 3 of 10 An ability achieved by most children by a certain age. It can involve physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication skills. milestone 4 of 10 Involve smaller movements that require more precise direction (dexterity) and use smaller muscles, for example picking up a pencil. finemotorskills 5 of 10 A period of rapid growth during which young people reach sexual maturity. puberty 6 of 10 Chemical substances produced in the body and transported in the blood stream that control or regulate body cells or body organs. hormones 7 of 10 The ending of female fertility. menopause 8 of 10 An estimate of the number of years, on average, that a person can expect to live. Sometimes called longevity. lifeexpectancy 9 of 10 The female hormone that plays a vital part in pregnancy and may be the cause of sickness in early pregnancy. oestrogen 10 of 10
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