Physiological Adaptations Learning Activities
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Which phase of human growth is mainly dependent upon nutrition?

  • Childhood
  • Infancy (correct)
  • Puberty
  • Fetal
  • During which phase of human growth does the activation of the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis become vital?

  • Puberty (correct)
  • Fetal
  • Childhood
  • Infancy
  • Which hormones are most important during Childhood for human growth?

  • Growth hormone
  • Insulin
  • Estrogen
  • Thyroid hormone (correct)
  • What endocrine factors control growth during the Fetal phase?

    <p>Insulin and the insulin-like growth factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of human growth completes at the time of growth plate fusion?

    <p>Puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are not mentioned as regulators of human growth and development in the provided text?

    <p>Physical appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of telomeres at the end of chromosomal strands?

    <p>To prevent chromosome end damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of telomere shortening with age?

    <p>Exposure of chromosome ends to damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as epigenetics?

    <p>Heritable alterations in gene expression not due to DNA sequence changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can factors like air pollution and diet affect gene expression?

    <p>Via epigenetic modifications like DNA methylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process leads to cells stopping dividing, known as the Hayflick limit?

    <p>Replicative senescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is trans-generational hereditary epigenetic change implicated in?

    <p>Aging process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Theme 3.1.1 in the lectures?

    <p>Regulation of human growth and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the lecture specifically addresses the transition from intra-uterine to extra-uterine life?

    <p>Session 2: Lecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary topic of discussion in Session 3 of the lectures?

    <p>Puberty and Adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which session concludes with a discussion on Biological Ageing?

    <p>Session 4: Lecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some key components of Theme 3.1.1 as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Lecture, studyguide, powerpoint slides, and articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Theme 3.1.1 aim to explore according to the text?

    <p>Critical physiological milestones throughout the human lifespan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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