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Physical Development Continues Through and .: Key Concept
Physical Development Continues Through and .: Key Concept
STAGE 1
As regular, strong contractions occur,
the cervix dilates and the baby turns.
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• Stage two is the emergence of the baby.
STAGE 2
The baby is pushed through the cervix
and out of the vaginal canal.
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• Stage three is the expulsion of the placenta.
STAGE 3
Contractions continue, expelling the
placenta and helping to control bleeding.
34.4 Birth and Development
Human growth and aging also occur in stages.
• Genetics, hormones, lifestyle, environment affect all
stages.
• Key hormones – thyroxin, estrogen,
testosterone, human growth hormone HGH
– During INFANCY, (birth to age 2)
growth is rapid
– During ADOLESCENCE
(Sexual maturity), growth is
rapid and the brain rewired
– Growth ends at age 15 Girls
and age 17 Boys
– ADULTHOOD and marks the peak of skills and
independence, raise families.
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