As the Fetus Develops, Certain Growth and Development Trends Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

As the fetus develops, certain growth and development trends are regular and predictable. The first trend is cephalocaudal growth. What does this mean?

• A) Legs and feet develop first.
• B) Both sides of the body develop equally.
• C) Head and brain develop first.
• D) Gross motor skills are learned last.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Advantage

An evolutionary benefit that increases an organism's chances of reproducing and passing its genes to the next generation.

Natural Selection

A process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Optimal Foraging

The process of obtaining food in a manner that maximizes benefits and/or minimizes costs.

Reproductive Success

The number of offspring an organism or genetic trait produces over its lifetime, contributing to the genetic makeup of future generations.