UNIT 1 health and social care

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An increase in a persons physical size or mass
growth
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A change in a persons skills and capabilities
development
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combination of self-image and self-esteem
self-concept
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A shared expectation of behaviour that indicates what is culturally desirable and acceptable
Norms
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The developmental period when secondary sexual characteristics develop and reproductive organs become functional
Puberty
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Period of time during which a womans menstrual cycle wanes and gradually stops, usually between the ages of 45 and 50
Menopause
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The state of being fully developed
Maturity
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Short stretches of DNA ribbon located in chromosones
Genes
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The biological transmission of both physiclal and mental characteristics from parents to their offspring
Heredity
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system of classifying people according to income, occupation and social prestige
social-class
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combination of attitudes, habits or behaviours that have a significant influence on the way a person lives and experiences their daily life
lifestyle
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approach to health that focuses on the structure and functioning of the human body. it is associated with the scientific approach taken by practitioners of western medicine
Biomedical
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A change in a persons skills and capabilities

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development

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combination of self-image and self-esteem

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A shared expectation of behaviour that indicates what is culturally desirable and acceptable

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The developmental period when secondary sexual characteristics develop and reproductive organs become functional

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