According to the Text,why Are Babies' Heads So Large in Proportion

question 74

Multiple Choice

According to the text,why are babies' heads so large in proportion to their body size?

• A) The head widens the birth canal so the rest of the body can pass easily.
• B) The baby's brain and head are more developed than other parts of the body.
• C) The brain is surrounded by a large volume of fluid that gradually subsides after birth.
• D) The head has excess fat at birth to protect the brain during passage through the birth canal.

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