Proximodistal Trends In Physical Development

Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19 years.

3. The radiologist reported signs of osteoporosis. Describe the characteristics of an osteoporotic femur as seen on an X-ray. (How does it differ in appearance from a normal femur?)

At age two, most of the child's brain is not fully developed, it is seventy-five percent of adult weight. At age five the brain is ninety-five percent of adult weight. Based on solid scientific evidence, the brain is not a completed organ at birth. Post mortem studies reveal that myelination - one of the five basic processes that make up brain development begins in the brain stem and cerebellum before birth but is not completed in the frontal cortex of the brain until late adolescence period. Myelination process begins before birth, that is during the prenatal period - it is the first process to occur in brain development. Myelin, a fatty layer accumulates around nerve cells to allow nerve impulses to move more quickly - protecting the neuron and acting like an insulation for the human brain. The cerebral hemispheres are the first myelinated. By the second year, the cerebrum is completed. During the process of brain development, there is an increase in the axonal connection which contributes to the growth of the brain. According to neuroscientists, the brain is divided into two- the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere. The left side of the body is controlled by the right hemisphere, while the left side of the brain which is the dominant part controls the right side of the

Task 1.1: Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19 years.

Task 1: Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth - 19 years.

1a. Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19 years.

The physical growth transformations infants undergo in stage two of lifespan development range from, brain, motor, to sensory/perceptual development, and infant’s overall body height and weight. During the first two years, brain

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CT230 1.1 Explain the sequence and Rate of each aspect of development from Birth to 19 years of age

Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19 years.

The childhood development of the individual followed the normal development patterns that are expected. In the childhood stage the individual development changed rapidly and their ability to be active and learn new skills improves on a daily basis. During childhood a child will grow steadier compared to an infant. A child’s body and organs size grows at a steady pace. By the age of 6 a child’s head will be 90% of a full adult size even though the rest of a child’s body has a lot more to grow and to develop. Until a child reaches late childhood, and entering adolescence, an individual’s reproductive organs are still not fully developed. Infants and children can suffer from delayed development. This could cause potential effects

Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth ~ 19 years.

1.1) Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth to 19 years.

I do not remember specifically when I went through my growth spurt. A growth spurt is defined as a “relatively sudden and rapid physical growth that occurs during puberty.” (Bergen 423). I have always been tall for my age, so when I finally hit my growth spurt I didn’t really notice it all that much. The text describes growth spurts as “the growth is not always symmetrical”, however I don’t remember experiencing my body not being symmetrical. People used to think that I was older that I actually was, because of my height. My family friend, who is 3 years younger than me, didn’t hit her growth spurt until she was about 14, and her growth spurt was noticeable.

1.1 EXPLAIN THE SEQUENCE AND RATE OF EACH ASPECT OF DEVELOPMENT FROM BIRTH -19 YEARS.