Child growth and development

Growth is an increase in the number and, size of cells as they divide and synthesize new proteins; results in increased size and weight of the whole or any of its parts.Can be viewed as a quantitative change.

Development is a gradual change and expansion; advancement from a lower to a more advanced stage of complexity the emerging and expanding of the individual’s, capacities through growth, maturation, and learning.
Can be viewed as a qualitative change.

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