Which of the Following Statements Demonstrates the Cephalocaudal Trend

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements demonstrates the cephalocaudal trend?

• A) During infancy and childhood, the legs and arms grow faster than the trunk.
• B) At birth, the head takes up one-fourth of total body length, the legs only one-third.
• C) In the prenatal period, the head, chest, and trunk grow first, then the arms and legs.
• D) During infancy and childhood, the hands and feet grow ahead of the fingers and toes.

---

Definitions:

IRS

The Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. federal agency responsible for tax collection and enforcement of tax laws.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities; essentially the net worth belonging to the owners.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a business to others, which must be paid back in the future.

Assets

Economic resources owned by a business that are expected to provide future benefits or value.