What is the function of fontanelles?

A. They provide stability as the baby passes through the birth canal.
B. They make an infant more vulnerable so that it requires care from adults.
C. They provide space for blood vessels to enter the brain.
D. They enable the brain to grow during infancy and childhood.
E. They enable one to see a baby's heartbeat.


Answer: D

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