Human Growth and Development

Flashcards covering key concepts in human growth and development from before birth to adulthood.

Fallopian tubes

A pair of tubes along which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.

Fertilization

The beginning point of the human life cycle, where a sperm fuses with an egg.

First trimester

The first twelve weeks of pregnancy.

Infancy

The stage of development that begins with birth and extends through the first two years of life.

Adolescence

The transitionary period from childhood to adulthood, marked by the onset of puberty.

Physical Changes

Changes in the body during adolescence, such as growth spurts and development of sexual characteristics.

Emotional changes

Changes in feelings and emotional responses during adolescence.

Social Changes

Changes in social interactions and relationships during adolescence.

Adulthood

The stage of life after adolescence, where an individual is legally recognized as an adult, often beginning at age 18.

Childbirth

The process that occurs at the end of the pregnancy when a baby is born.

Brain development

Continues until about 25 years old, affecting an individual's maturity and decision-making.