1. Health Science Technology
Using textbook, define the following words:
Cephalocaudal development
Developmental milestones,
Embryo
Fetus
Genes
Wellness
Keep papers - you will turn it in at the end of class
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2. Chapter 7 Human Growth and Development
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3. Developmental Milestones
Wellness – the best possible state of health.
There are 4 major parameters within which developmental milestones occur:
Physical development – the actual bodily changes observed in a client during a period of growth.
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4. Developmental Milestones (cont.)
Intellectual-cognitive development – the thinking skills a client develops during a particular period of growth.
Psycho-emotional development – the changes in feelings a client may experience during a particular period.
Social development – the way in which a client relates to those around him.
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5. Principles of Growth and Development
Cephalocaudal development – development of the embryo and fetus from head to tail or from the brain downward.
Genes – units of hereditary material contained in a person’s cells.
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6. Principles of Growth and Development (cont.)
Embryo – the human being developing in the uterus from the time of conception to about the 8th week.
Magnified 4-Week Embryo
Actual Size ¼ Inch
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7. Principles of Growth and Development (cont.)
Fetus – the human being developing in the uterus from the 8th week until birth.
Fetus sucking his thumb
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8. Section 7-1 Apply Your Knowledge
List the four developmental
milestones.
Answer:
The four developmental milestones are:
Physical development.
Intellectual-cognitive development.
Psycho-emotional development.
Social development.
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9. Review
On the same paper you used to define the words at the beginning of class, answer the two review questions on page This is for a grade!
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