Across
- 3. (41-65 years): Reflection on life goals; career advancement; potential midlife crisis and shifts in priorities.
- 4. Formation: A hollow ball of cells forms and prepares for implantation.
- 6. (0-2 years): Rapid physical and cognitive development; reliance on caregivers.
- 8. Cell Stage: Rapid cell division occurs as the zygote travels to the uterus.
- 11. Activity: Any movement that increases energy expenditure, which is essential for maintaining health and fitness during adolescence.
- 12. An individual’s sense of self-worth, which can be particularly vulnerable during adolescence due to peer influences.
- 14. (3-12 years): Learning through play; developing social skills; beginning of formal education.
- 16. The blastocyst attaches to the uterine lining.
- 17. Adulthood (20-40 years): Education and career establishment; forming intimate relationships and families.
- 18. The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell. It contains the combined genetic material from both parents and marks the beginning of a new organism's development.
- 19. Behaviors: Actions that can lead to negative outcomes, such as substance use or unsafe sexual practices, often more prevalent during adolescence.
- 22. Formation of major organs and structures begins (weeks 3-8)
Down
- 1. The dietary habits and nutritional needs of adolescents, important for supporting growth and development during this stage.
- 2. Health: A state of emotional and psychological well-being; crucial for adolescents as they navigate identity and social relationships.
- 5. Image: The perception of one’s physical appearance, often affected by societal standards, which can impact mental health.
- 7. The developmental stage from ages 10 to 19, marked by physical, emotional, and social changes.
- 9. Release of an egg from the ovary.
- 10. (13-19 years): Puberty; identity exploration; increased independence and peer influence.
- 13. Sperm meets egg in the fallopian tube, forming a zygote.
- 15. Adulthood (65+ years): Coping with aging; focusing on health; legacy considerations and reflection on life experiences.
- 20. The biological process during which adolescents experience hormonal changes leading to sexual maturity.
- 21. Development: Continued growth and maturation of the fetus (weeks 9-40)