Question

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the ______ involves the sequence in which growth starts at the center of the body and moves toward the extremities.

○ cephalocadual pattern
○ newborn principle
○ geriatric spurt
○ proximodistal principle

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Explanation:

The cephalocaudal pattern refers to growth starting from the head downwards. The newborn principle and geriatric spurt are not recognized terms for this type of growth sequence. The proximodistal principle specifically describes growth that originates at the center of the body and progresses outward toward the extremities, matching the definition in the question.

Answer:

D. proximodistal principle