According to cephalo caudal gradient of growth axis of growth:: (A) Decreases from head towards feet., (B) Increases from head towards feet., (C) Increases from feet towards head ., (D) Decreases from feet towards head.
Answer is B. Axis of growth increases from Head towards Feet
3rd month IU = Head 50% of Body length
Birth : Head 30% of body length
Adult = Head 12% of that of body length.