Conception
What is the joining of a sperm cell and an egg cell called?
Fertilization.
What are the three main stages of prenatal development?
Germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages.
What is a developmental milestone?
A skill or ability that children typically develop around a particular age.
What are the female reproductive cells called?
Egg cells (ova).
During which stage does implantation usually occur?
The germinal stage.
What are the four common areas of child development?
Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
What are the male reproductive cells called?
Sperm cells.
During which stage do major organs begin to form?
The embryonic stage.
What type of development involves thinking, memory, and problem-solving?
Cognitive development.
What is the name of the cell formed immediately after fertilization?
A zygote.
During which stage does the fetus grow rapidly and its organs continue to mature?
The fetal stage.
What is attachment in early childhood?
The emotional bond a child forms with a caregiver.
These 3 letter acronyms are both two assisted reproductive technologies that can help people conceive.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI).
Why is the embryonic stage especially sensitive to harmful substances?
Major organs and body structures are forming, so disruptions can cause significant developmental problems.
Why should developmental milestones be used as general guidelines rather than strict deadlines?
Children develop at different rates, and individual differences are normal.