Throughout prenatal development, we see cephalocaudal development which means that development
A) begins at the central line of the body and works outwards from there.
B) proceeds from the head region down through the body.
C) is very rapid at the beginning of the pregnancy, but then slows down.
D) is very vulnerable to damage early in the pregnancy, but is more resistant later on.

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Cephalocaudal development refers to the pattern of development where growth and development proceed from the head region down through the body. This means that the head and upper body develop before the lower body parts.

Throughout Prenatal Development, We See Cephalocaudal Development Which Means That