In general, prenatal development occurs in such a manner that areas close to the _____ develop earlier than do areas farther away from it.

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Prenatal development follows a cephalocaudal pattern in which the head and upper body develop before the lower body. Therefore, areas close to the head (such as the brain and facial features) develop earlier than areas farther away (such as the legs and feet).

In General, Prenatal Development Occurs in Such a Manner That