Proximodistal Pattern of Growth Refers to the Sequence in Which

question 49

Multiple Choice

Proximodistal pattern of growth refers to the sequence in which

• A)the growth and development occurs in a way that parts that are being used more frequently grow faster than parts being used less frequently.
• B)the earliest growth always occurs at the top-the head-with physical growth and differentiation of features gradually working their way down from top to bottom.
• C)growth starts at the center of the body and moves toward the extremities.
• D)growth and development occurs in a way that certain parts are more developed and highly specialized compared to other parts of the body.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for complex cognitive functions such as thinking, memory, decision making, and processing sensory information.

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