In the normal proximodistal growth pattern, A) fine muscle ...

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In the normal proximodistal growth pattern,
 
  A) fine muscle groups, such as those in the fingers, gain control more rapidly than large muscle groups, such as those in the arms.
  B) large muscle groups, such as those in the arms, gain control more rapidly than small muscle groups, such as those in the fingers.
  C) organs near the top of the body grow before those lower down.
  D) organs near the bottom of the body grow before those nearer the head.

Question 2

Shannon and Tom are worried about their newborn son, Harrison. They've noticed that his eyes and ears are growing much more rapidly than his arms and legs. Is this a problem?
 
  A) Yes. It's normal for everything to grow at the same rate.
  B) Yes. It's normal for the arms and legs to grow faster than the eyes and ears.
  C) No. It's normal cephalocaudal development.
  D) No. It's normal proximodistal development.

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C