NCM 102 - MIDTERM 2

• PRE-NATAL PERIOD - This is from conception to birth.
• PRE-NATAL PERIOD - the inherited characteristics from the parents are also imparted during this period.
• Pre natal development begins with fertilization
• When sperm and egg combine to form a single cell called zygote
• zygote divides rapidly to become a blastocyst.
• This blastocyst implants into the uterine wall, resulting in the

  development of the embryo,
• fetal period - which lasts from week nine to birth
• Fetal period - is characterized by organ and system growth and refinement, as well as increased movement and sensory development.
• embryo undergoes significant differentiation

  and organogenesis between weeks three and eight.
• INFANCY or BABYHOOD - From birth to two years.
• INFANCY or BABYHOOD - Basic physical and physiological behavior patterns begin to develop
• INFANCY or BABYHOOD - rolling, crawling, sitting, walking, laughing, taking solid food,
• INFANCY or BABYHOOD - controlling the elimination of wastes, learning sex differences,
• INFANCY or BABYHOOD - The baby begins to learn the rudiments of right and wrong.
• EARLY CHILDHOOD - From birth to six years.
• EARLY CHILDHOOD - This is the pre-school age although some parents are already taking their children to kindergarten
• EARLY CHILDHOOD - This is the exploratory and inquisitive period.