The nervous system develops quickly in the first 2 years, whereas overall growth occurs more slowly. This is an example of:
A) proximodistal development.
B) cephalocaudal development.
C) independence of systems.
D) canalization.

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The nervous system developing at a different rate than overall growth exemplifies the independence of systems, indicating that different parts of the body grow and develop at different rates and times.

The Nervous System Develops Quickly in the First 2 Years