During his second year of life, Titus suffered a long and severe illness that left him well below his expected weight and height. After recovering from the illness, Titus suddenly experienced rapid gains in both height and weight. This event is best explained by:__________ a. plasticity. b. the proximodistal principle. c. catch_up growth. d. the secular trend.
Social Studies · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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C.catch-up growth.
Catch-up growth refers to a phenomenon where an individual, usually a child, experiences a period of accelerated growth after a period of growth delay or stunting, often due to illness or malnutrition. In the scenario described, Titus's rapid gains in both height and weight after recovering from a severe illness align with the concept of catch-up growth.