Human lifespan

  • Period: to

    Neonate

    Pulse- 90-180, Respirations 30-60, BP 50-70, Temp 98-10
  • Period: to

    Infant

    Pulse 100-160, Respiration 25-50, BP 70-95, Temp 98.6-99.6
  • Infant begins voluntary biting

  • Rooting rexlex ends

  • Palmar reflex ends. Voluntary grasping.

  • Moro reflex ends

  • Plantar reflex ends

  • Period: to

    Toddler

  • Fontanelles are fully closed

  • Period: to

    Preschooler

    Pulse 65-110, Resperation 20-25, BP 95-110/60-75,
  • Period: to

    School Age

    Pulse 60-95, Respiration 14-22, BP 100-120/60-75
  • Period: to

    Adolescent

    Pulse 55-85, Respiration 12-18, BP 110-135/65-85
  • Issue of privacy becomes salient.

  • (In Utah) Able to consume alcohol

  • A legal adult under law

  • Body begins operating at peak performance.

  • Period: to

    Early adult

    Pulse 50-100, Respiration 12-20, BP 90-140/60-90
  • Period: to

    Late Adult

  • Body performancebegins to decline. Higher risk of diabetes, cancer.

  • Women generally begin menopause

  • Period: to

    Geriatric

    61 and older
  • Average Male lifespan (US)

  • Average Female lifespan (US)