PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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What protects the brain inside the skull?
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bones
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tissue and fluid
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nerves
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air and water
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The fluid that flows in and around the hollow spaces of the brain and spinal cord, and between two of the meninges (the thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord).
Detailed explanation-2: -The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid, which provides a mechanically stable environment for these delicate structures against the forces of gravity and sudden acceleration and deceleration.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid in the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it. If left untreated, hydrocephalus can be fatal.
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