In early infancy, the nervous system continues to develop and mature, and it follows a pattern that is essentially:
A)from the head down and from the extremities inward
B)from the feet up and from the center out
C)from the feet up and from the extremities inward
D)from the head down and from the center outward

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The development of the nervous system in early infancy follows a cephalocaudal (from the head down) and proximodistal (from the center outward) pattern. This means that control and coordination of the head and upper body parts develop before those of the lower body, and control of the torso develops before the extremities.

In Early Infancy, the Nervous System Continues to Develop and Mature