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Name the stages in the human life cycle. |
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infancy childhood adolescence adulthood later years
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| What is the 1st stage of the human life cycle? |
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infancy birth to age 2 fast increase in size unnate behaviors: crying, sucking, grasping muscles and nerves develop becomes aware of surroundings
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| What is the 2nd stage in the human life cycle? |
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childhood ages 2 to 12 muscles develop become more independent learn to read and write
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| What is the 3rd stage in the human life cycle? |
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adolescence age 11 to 14 rapid, fast physical changes time of puberty
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| What is the 4th stage in the human life cycle? |
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adulthood about age 18 to 50 physical growth is complete
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| What is the 5th stage of the human life cycle? |
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later years beginning of aging process age varies depending on exercise and eating habits
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What word means: the time at which women stop ovulating ? |
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menopause (usually between age 45 and 55 years old) |
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