Human Growth and Development (HEA1091) - Introduction and Developmental Milestones

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What is the definition of maturation?

The decrease in functional ability

The process of development to adulthood (correct)

The increase in size and function

The process of growth to old age

What is the main function of hormones in the body?

To transmit nerve impulses

To regulate body temperature

To act as chemical messengers (correct)

To provide structural support

What is the pattern of growth across the lifespan?

Linear growth across the lifespan

Rapid growth in adolescence, slow growth in adulthood

Rapid growth in infancy, steady growth in childhood, rapid growth in adolescence and very slow growth approaching adulthood (correct)

Steady growth in childhood, rapid growth in infancy

What is the study of hormones called?

Endocrinology Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of growth in functional ability?

Development Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of growth in size?

Growth Signup and view all the answers

At what age do children typically develop permanent teeth?

11-12 years Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of social development during adolescence?

Conforming to peer groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of many children during the age range of 6-12?

Being a team member Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of verbal/cognitive development during the age range of 6-12?

Expanding vocabulary geometrically Signup and view all the answers

What is the APGAR scale used for?

Assessing the vital signs of newborns following labour Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Low-Birth Weight (LBW)?

A birth weight of less than 2.5 kg Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor that can have a massive impact on an individual's development during the formative years?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of males during puberty?

Increases in muscularity Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know the developmental milestones and differences between ages?

To communicate effectively with individuals of different ages Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a 1-year-old's physical development?

Crawls and stands with support Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a 2-year-old's social development?

Imitates mannerisms and activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a 3-year-old's verbal development?

Uses complete sentences Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a 4-year-old's physical development?

Hops on one foot Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a 5-year-old's social development?

Conformity to peers is important Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a 6-12-year-old's verbal development?

Asks for the meaning of words Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an individual's development during the formative years?

Shows great variation in timing Signup and view all the answers