Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Proximodistal

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the proximodistal trend of body growth?

• A) During the prenatal period, the head develops more rapidly than the lower part of the body.
• B) During infancy and childhood, the body grows from "head to tail."
• C) During the prenatal period, the trunk grows first, followed by the chest and the head.
• D) During infancy and childhood, the arms and legs grow somewhat ahead of the hands and feet.

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