Compare the Doctrine of Catastrophism with the Doctrine of Uniformitarianism

question 64

Essay

Compare the doctrine of catastrophism with the doctrine of uniformitarianism.

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Definitions:

Proximodistal Development

A pattern of growth where physical development starts at the center of the body and moves towards the extremities.

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen that was prescribed between 1940 and 1971 to prevent pregnancy complications, later found to cause health issues in the children of the women who took it.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause congenital abnormalities or birth defects in an embryo or fetus when exposed during pregnancy.

Blastocyst

A stage in early embryonic development that occurs approximately 5 to 6 days after fertilization, consisting of a sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity.