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It's okay to gently touch these soft spots on baby's head; they're covered with a tough membrane.

a) Skull
b) Ribs
c) Hips
d) Shoulders

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Final answer:

The correct answer is the skull. The fontanels on a baby's head are covered with a tough membrane and gradually ossify over time.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a) Skull. The soft spots on a baby's head are called fontanels. These fontanels are covered with a tough membrane and allow the head to change shape slightly during birth. Over time, the fontanels gradually ossify and become solid bones of the skull.

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