Which of the Following Is the Best Example of the Proximodistal

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of the proximodistal principle of development during the prenatal period?

• A) The spinal cord develops before the arms.
• B) The digestive organs are formed before the heart.
• C) Male growth patterns proceed more quickly than female patterns.
• D) Differentiation of the gonads occurs before the eyes are formed.

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