Why Is the Head Disproportionately Large During Infancy and Childhood

question 84

Multiple Choice

Why is the head disproportionately large during infancy and childhood?

• A) Bones grow very slowly.
• B) No scientific reason has been found; it just is.
• C) The brain is essential for all other growth.
• D) Muscle grows more slowly than brain tissue.

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