Stages of Life- Fertilization through Late Adulthood

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