During adolescence, the head size normally increases as a result of:
a. sinus development.
b. brain mass increase.
c. evolution of lymphatic tissue.
d. hypertrophy of myelin.
A
As the facial sinuses grow, the head size enlarges its surface area to accommodate their growth.
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