Proximodistal pattern of growth refers to the sequence in which
A)growth and development occurs in a way that the parts that are being used more frequently grow faster than the parts being used less frequently.
B)the earliest growth always occurs at the top-the head-with physical growth and differentiation of features gradually working their way down from top to bottom.
C)growth starts at the center of the body and moves toward the extremities.
D)growth and development occurs in a way that certain parts are more developed and highly specialized compared to other parts of the body.

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Proximodistal pattern of growth refers to the sequence in which growth starts at the center of the body and moves towards the extremities. This means that the parts closest to the center of the body (e.g. internal organs) develop before the parts farthest away (e.g. hands and feet).

Proximodistal Pattern of Growth Refers to the Sequence in Which