CHILD DEVELOPMENT QUIZ 6 (DARRELL MEECE) |
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ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT!!
Which term refers to the pattern of human growth in which size, weight, and
feature differentiation gradually work from top to bottom? Answer -
cephalocaudal
This term refers to the human pattern of growth in which growth starts at the
center of body and moves towards extremities is Answer - proximodistal
The average North American newborn Answer - - weighs about 7 1/2 pounds
- is about 20 inches long
- averages about 1 inch of growth per month in the first year
- all of these (THIS ONE!!)
The average two-year-old Answer - - The average two-year-old
- ranges form 32-35 inches tall
- reaches 1/2 of their adult height
- all of these (THIS ONE!!!)
Growth centers in the bones are called Answer - epiphysis
LATEST 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT!!
Which term refers to the pattern of human growth in which size, weight, and
feature differentiation gradually work from top to bottom? Answer -
cephalocaudal
This term refers to the human pattern of growth in which growth starts at the
center of body and moves towards extremities is Answer - proximodistal
The average North American newborn Answer - - weighs about 7 1/2 pounds
- is about 20 inches long
- averages about 1 inch of growth per month in the first year
- all of these (THIS ONE!!)
The average two-year-old Answer - - The average two-year-old
- ranges form 32-35 inches tall
- reaches 1/2 of their adult height
- all of these (THIS ONE!!!)
Growth centers in the bones are called Answer - epiphysis
