Why Are Babies' Heads So Large in Proportion to Their

question 7

Multiple Choice

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 are 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 it during passage through the birth canal.

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