Question

Proximo-distal direction of development explains the nature of the development from _________.

• A. Top to bottom
• B. Internal organs to external organs
• C. Centre to periphery
• D. Sensory organ to motor organs

Hint:

Proximo-distal development refers to the pattern where the central parts of the body develop before the outer parts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding proximo-distal development.
Proximo-distal development refers to the pattern of growth and development where development starts from the centre of the body and moves outward toward the extremities. This is often observed in motor development, where control over the trunk muscles develops before control over the arms and legs.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) Incorrect, this describes the top-to-bottom development, but it is not specific to proximo-distal development.
- (B) Incorrect, this describes the internal to external organ development but is not specifically related to proximo-distal direction.
- (C) Correct, proximo-distal development is indeed the pattern of development from the centre of the body (proximal) to the outer limbs (distal).
- (D) Incorrect, sensory organs and motor organs do not describe the proximo-distal developmental pattern.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) Centre to periphery.