Why are there fontanelles in a neonate's skull?
A. To allow for growth during the first six months
B. To ease the passage of the skull through the birth canal
C. To prevent calcium deposits from damaging cartilage
D. To allow for rapid postnatal brain expansion
Answer: B
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