Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

28. Human Development

Introduction to Human Development

Anatomy & Physiology

28. Human Development

Introduction to Human Development

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Which of the following best explains the cephalocaudal principle in human development?

Development progresses at the same rate for all individuals.

Development occurs from the center of the body outward.

Development is influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

Development proceeds from the head down to the lower parts of the body.

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Understand the term 'cephalocaudal principle': This principle refers to the pattern of growth and development in humans where development starts from the head and progresses downwards towards the feet.

Analyze the options provided: Each option describes a different aspect of development. We need to identify which one aligns with the cephalocaudal principle.

Option 1 states that development progresses at the same rate for all individuals. This does not specifically describe the direction of development, so it does not align with the cephalocaudal principle.

Option 2 states that development occurs from the center of the body outward. This describes the proximodistal principle, not the cephalocaudal principle.

Option 3 states that development is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. While true, it does not describe the directional pattern of development. The correct option is the one that states development proceeds from the head down to the lower parts of the body, which directly describes the cephalocaudal principle.