Which of the following statements is consistent with the proximodistal trend of body growth?
A) During the prenatal period, the head develops more rapidly than the lower part of the body.
B) During infancy and childhood, the body grows from "head to tail."
C) During the prenatal period, the trunk grows first, followed by the chest and the head.
D) During infancy and childhood, the arms and legs grow somewhat ahead of the hands and feet.
Answer: D
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