Baby Li is participating in a research study in which his physical growth is measured once a day. Li's parents were surprised to find out that monthly measurements of height showed gradual increases, but daily measurements revealed growth spurts that sometimes lasted up to 24 hours. This example supports the assertion that physical growth is ______.

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The example of Baby Li's growth shows that physical growth can be both continuous and discontinuous. While the monthly measurements showed gradual increases (continuous), the daily measurements revealed growth spurts that sometimes lasted up to 24 hours (discontinuous). Therefore, physical growth is not solely characterized by continuity or discontinuity, but rather both can occur.

Baby Li Is Participating in a Research Study in Which