As long as negative environmental influences such as poor nutrition and illness are not severe,children and adolescents typically show __________ growth.
A) cephalocaudal
B) proximodistal
C) thyroid-stimulating
D) catch-up

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Catch-up growth refers to the rapid physical growth that occurs when children and adolescents recover from periods of slowed development due to negative environmental influences, provided these influences are not severe.

As Long as Negative Environmental Influences Such as Poor Nutrition