As the fetus develops, certain growth and development trends are regular and predictable. The first trend is cephalocaudal growth. What does this mean?
A) Legs and feet develop first.
B) Both sides of the body develop equally.
C) Head and brain develop first.
D) Gross motor skills are learned last.

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Cephalocaudal growth means that growth and development occur from the head down to the feet. Therefore, the head and brain develop first.

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