Which Statement Is Consistent with the Proximodistal Trend of Body

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is consistent with the proximodistal trend of body growth?

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

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Definitions:

Muscle Types

Vertebrates have three types of muscle tissue: skeletal (voluntary movement), cardiac (heart pumping), and smooth (involuntary actions like digestion).

Gland

An organ in the human or animal body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

Duct

A tube, channel, or conduit through which fluids, air, or other substances are transported from one area to another.

Interstitial Fluid

The liquid found in the spaces between cells, providing means of delivering nutrients and removing waste.