A second trend occurring with growth and development of the infant states that development is proximodistal. This means:
A) Growth progresses from gross motor movements to fine motor movements.
B) Both sides of the body grow equally.
C) All humans experience the same growth patterns.
D) As nerve pathways develop, they become more specialized.
A
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