title: Development, growth and repair from conception to old age.
abstract: As part of the life sciences series, this article discusses the types of development, growth and repair that occur throughout the human body from conception to old age. Particular attention is paid to embryo development in the uterus, changes that occur to women during pregnancy and developmental changes in early childhood. Puberty is examined as well as changes to functional ability and reserve capacity that take place in older age.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee.
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hendry
authors.forename: Alistair
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Farley
authors.forename: Ella
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McLafferty
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006128:Growth; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D014945:Wound Healing; D055815:Young Adult