A student has read that fetal development progresses in a cephalocaudal fashion and asks the faculty member for clarification. What explanation by the faculty member is best?
A.
From feet to head
B.
From head to feet
C.
Inward to outward
D.
Outward to inward
ANS: B
Cephalocaudal development proceeds from head to feet.
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