In Prenatal Development, the Head and Its Features Grow in Size

question 78

Multiple Choice

In prenatal development, the head and its features grow in size and differentiation before the neck, shoulders, trunk, and limbs.What is this pattern of development called?

• A)proximodistal
• B)cephalocaudal
• C)congenital
• D)hypothalmitic

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Definitions:

Chain Reaction

A series of chemical reactions where the product or by-product of one reaction initiates another.

Contraction

The process of muscle fibers shortening in response to a stimulus, leading to movement or increased tension.

Cardiac

Relating to the heart, especially in terms of its function or diseases.

Specialized Tissues

Groups of cells within an organism that have specific functions and structures, contributing to the complex operations of bodies.