EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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What protects the organs of the central nervous system?
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Fluid
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Bone
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Air
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Blood
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Both the brain and the spinal cord are protected by bone: the brain by the bones of the skull, and the spinal cord by vertebrae, a set of ring-shaped bones. They’re both cushioned by layers of membranes (called meninges) and cerebrospinal fluid.
Detailed explanation-2: -The skeletal system also protects internal organs and produces blood cells. Bones provide calcium that is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. The skull protects the brain from injury. The vertebrae protect the spinal cord from injury.
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