What does the term "cephalocaudal trend" imply in prenatal and postnatal development?
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Correct answer: Development proceeds from the head downward
Cephalocaudal trend refers to development from head downward: head and upper body parts develop earlier than lower body parts in pre- and postnatal growth.
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