Physical Development and the Brain
What is growth and adjustment of the brain?
Plasticity
Periods of rapid growth are called
Growth spurts
Girls are generally better than boys at this
Coordination of arms and legs
Which of the five senses is developed prenatally?
Hearing(Auditory)
What is the condition resulting from calcium deficiency?
Osteoporosis
Why is Spartial processing in the right and not in the left side of the brain?
Lateralization
What happens when the pituitary gland produces androgens or estrogen?
Puberty
When can a child throw a ball with accuracy?
four years
At what point is the infants vison 20/20?
6 months
Which part of the adult body is mainly affected by internal aging?
The brain
What determines the functioning of the neural cell?
Nucleus
What is the girls first menstruation cylce?
Menarche
What happens when a child has a fluency disorder
stuttering/Stammering
When can a toddler drink from a cup without spilling?
Age 2
When is a person's physical abilities at their best?
Middle Adulthood
What is transmitted through the neurons
Nerve impulses
What do both boys and girls have in common during puberty?
Pubic hair
When is a child able to walk up and down the steps with alternate feet?
3 years
What is the approximate number of hours of sleep for a one year old?
15
What causes appetite issues in late adulthood?
Tastebud decline
Which part of the neuron receives nerve signals?
Dendrites
Which body part generally grows first for adolescents
Hands/Feet
When are children able to grasp with a thumb and finger?
8-9 months
This helps the infant in detecting the mother's smell.
Breastfeeding
What is the eye condition resulting from too much fluid in the eyes?
Glaucoma