FRHD 1010 Chapter 10: Chapter 10 – Human Development.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1010
• Professor: Susan Chuang

Document Summary

Most important markers of the transition to adulthood: accepting responsibility for oneself, making independent decisions, becoming financially independent. Young moroccans were asked, how do you know you re grown up? . Two most common types of responses: those that emphasized chronological age or physical development such as the beginning of facial hair among boys, those that emphasized character qualities such as developing self-control. T-cells: immune cells produced by the thymus that fight disease in the body y the thymus, a gland in the upper part of the chest, gradually reduces its production of t-cells, ceasing entirely by age 50. B-cells: immune cells that originate in bone marrow and produce antibodies that destroy bacteria and viruses y production declines. How to lose weight s simple: eat less, eat healthier (fewer fats and sugars), and exercise more. Aerobic exercise: exercise that involves vigorous movement that substantially elevates the heart rate for at least 30 minutes.