22 Questions
What is the definition of maturation?
The process of development to adulthood
What is the main function of hormones in the body?
To act as chemical messengers
What is the pattern of growth across the lifespan?
Rapid growth in infancy, steady growth in childhood, rapid growth in adolescence and very slow growth approaching adulthood
What is the study of hormones called?
Endocrinology
What is the term for the process of growth in functional ability?
Development
What is the term for the process of growth in size?
Growth
At what age do children typically develop permanent teeth?
11-12 years
What is a key aspect of social development during adolescence?
Conforming to peer groups
What is the primary focus of many children during the age range of 6-12?
Being a team member
What is a characteristic of verbal/cognitive development during the age range of 6-12?
Expanding vocabulary geometrically
What is the APGAR scale used for?
Assessing the vital signs of newborns following labour
What is the definition of Low-Birth Weight (LBW)?
A birth weight of less than 2.5 kg
What is a significant factor that can have a massive impact on an individual's development during the formative years?
All of the above
What is a characteristic of males during puberty?
Increases in muscularity
Why is it important to know the developmental milestones and differences between ages?
To communicate effectively with individuals of different ages
What is a characteristic of a 1-year-old's physical development?
Crawls and stands with support
What is a characteristic of a 2-year-old's social development?
Imitates mannerisms and activities
What is a characteristic of a 3-year-old's verbal development?
Uses complete sentences
What is a characteristic of a 4-year-old's physical development?
Hops on one foot
What is a characteristic of a 5-year-old's social development?
Conformity to peers is important
What is a characteristic of a 6-12-year-old's verbal development?
Asks for the meaning of words
What is a characteristic of an individual's development during the formative years?
Shows great variation in timing
Test your understanding of human growth and development across the lifespan, including cognitive, emotional, and social measures of maturation. This quiz covers the introduction to anatomy and physiology, developmental comparisons, and milestones. Assess your knowledge of the influences on growth and development, as well as the causes of death.
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