MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What bone protects your brain?
A
Skull
B
Cerebellum
C
Cerebrum
D
Deltoids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. The skull is anterior to the spinal column and is the bony structure that encases the brain. Its purpose is to protect the brain and allow attachments for the facial muscles. The two regions of the skull are the cranial and facial region.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bones of the skull and three thin membranes called meninges are there to protect the brain. The brain is also cushioned and protected by cerebrospinal fluid.

Detailed explanation-3: -The skull is a bone protective cavity for the brain. The skull is composed of four types of bone i.e., cranial bones, facial bones, ear ossicles and hyoid bone. However two parts are more prominent: the cranium and the mandible.

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