Physical Development In Early Adulthood

Question 1

Early adulthood

Answer 1

They reach the peak of the fitness life and maturation. (19-45 yrs)

Question 2

Physical maturation

Answer 2

Motor coordination is at its peak
Full height and weight is reached
Reaction time is quickest
Women are at their most fertile and can become pregnant and lactate
Hand-eye coordination is at its peak
Sexual characteristics are fully developed
Physical strength and stamina is at its peak

Question 3

Pregnancy and lactation

Answer 3

Hormonal changes take place with increase in progesterone which maintains the pregnancy . While oestrogen may be responsible if sickness . Also pregnancy affect the shape and appearance of breasts, darkened veins and increased blood supply. Nipped become tender and darken preparing for lactation

Question 4

Fertility and perimenopause

Answer 4

Before 40-45 women is at its peak of fertility after this the reach the end of their reproductive years called perimenopause.

Question 5

What happens during perimenopause ?

Answer 5

Ovaries begins to make less oestrogen meaning that ovaries stop producing an egg each month, menstruation becomes less frequent when a women goes for 12 months w/o menstruation that is when menopause starts

Question 6

Symptoms of perimenopause

Answer 6

• hot flushes and night sweats
• mood swings
• urine leakage
• vaginal dryness
• fatigue
• loss of libido
• trouble sleeping