Why Are There Fontanelles in a Neonate's Skull

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why are there fontanelles in a neonate's skull?

• A) To allow for rapid postnatal brain expansion
• B) To prevent calcium deposits from damaging cartilage
• C) To ease the passage of the skull through the birth canal
• D) To allow for growth during the first six months

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