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Fertilization and Replication of the Egg
After fertilization, the egg cell splits and replicates, and eventually forms an embryo. Photo:advancedfertility.com -
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Theoretical Human's Lifespan
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Embryo Forms and Grows
As the embryo is formed, it continues to grow even larger, eventually becoming the familiar shape of an unborn infant. Photo: da.wikipedia.com -
Unborn Child continues to grow
The child continues to grow. Photo: medicexchange.com -
Birth!
The child is born, after 9 months of growth. Infancy continues until after the first year. Photo: guardian.co.uk -
Childhood Begins
Childhood Begins, and will continue for roughly ten years. Maturation and growth of the body is relatively rapid. Photo: the-parenting-magazine.com -
Adolescence Begins
Adolescence begins. Puberty occurs, and maturation continues. Photo: rockymountainhospitalforchildren.com -
Adulthood
Almost completely mature physically, the human enters the world, and will potentially find a mate to continue the cycle with. Photo: fbccove.net -
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Ideal Reproductive Timespan
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Loss of reproductive ability (Female)
Menopause begins, and the reproductive facility ceases. This generally occurs between ages 45-55. -
Old age
After living a long life, hopefully this person will be able to relax in his/her final years. Photo: hr3590.com -
Death
