Why Are "Growth" and "Development" NOT Interchangeable Terms

question 105

Multiple Choice

Why are "growth" and "development" NOT interchangeable terms?

• A) "Growth" normally refers to improvements, while "development" usually refers to an increase in the size of a system.
• B) "Growth" normally refers to the economic system, while "development" normally refers to the political system in a country.
• C) "Growth" normally refers to the standard of living, while "development" normally refers to the economic system in a country.
• D) "Growth" normally refers to the increase in agricultural output, while "development" usually refers to the improvement in the educational system of a country.
• E) "Growth" normally refers to increase in the size of the system, while "development" usually refers to improvements.

---

Definitions:

Stomach

An organ of the digestive system that helps in the digestion and breakdown of food through the action of enzymes and acid.

Spleen

An organ located under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, which filters and stores blood as part of the immune system.

Ventral Cavity

An anatomical cavity in the front part of the body that houses major organs including those within the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

Embryonic Cell

A cell derived from an embryo that has the potential to develop into various types of cells in the body.