Growth and Development Proceed from the Middle of the Body

question 149

Multiple Choice

Growth and development proceed from the middle of the body outward,which is known as the ____.

• A) head first, body second principle
• B) cephalocaudal principle
• C) proximodistal principle
• D) top-down principle

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Definitions:

Brahmaputra River

A major river in South Asia, flowing through China, India, and Bangladesh, known for its significant role in irrigation and transportation.

Himalaya

A major mountain range in Asia, formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Monsoon

Refers to winds that reverse directions depending on the season.

Land Breeze

A local wind that blows from the land to the sea due to higher- pressure air over the land.