General
Define the human life cycle
a series of changes in biology that humans undergo or a process that spans a range of periods for certain phases of development.
In this stage, the human grows in size and shape, rapid growth
Infancy
How is death "marked"
by the moment your vital organs stop working to survive. your heart stops beating, your brain stops, other vital organs such as your kidneys and liver stop, and all your body systems shut down as well—incapable of continuing the processes of living.
Why is the human life cycle important to study
to gain a sense of understanding on the development and growth of humans from the beginning of life to death.
What is the primary biological change in adolescence
puberty
Name three signs of death
participants couldve said either:
No pulse
No breath
Reflexes that don’t respond to testing
Pupils do not constrict in response to bright light
Based on the presentation and your own knowledge, what can impact human growth
answers could've been: dna, growth hormones, nutrition, illnesses and disorders, living conditions, etc.
The physical capabilities of doing tasks are reduced and they depend on external support to do things in this stage
senior years
Name a few things that happens to the human body after death
participants couldve said any of the following: muscles relax, temperature drops, blood gets pulled downwards, body stiffens then softens
List all the stages covered (eight)
foetus, infancy, toddler years, childhood, puberty\adolescence, adulthood, middle age, senior years
Fill in the blank for the foetus stage. The sperm from the adult male human and egg from the adult female human form a _____
zygote
What goes on in the brain after death
Studies suggest that brain activity may actually continue for several minutes after that person has been declared dead.
Which stage of life is commonly associated with the "best" physical health and strength
Adulthood