In the Human Growth Sequence, the Period from a Few

question 325

Multiple Choice

In the human growth sequence, the period from a few weeks after birth until the child is walking securely would be known as

• A) the fetal period.
• B) the neonatal period.
• C) infancy.
• D) toddlerhood.

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Definitions:

Gonads

Primary sex organ; produce gametes and sex hormones.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone involved in the reproductive processes of both males and females, stimulating the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with behaviors like bonding, trust, and empathy.

Fight or Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, preparing the body for defensive or evasive action.