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Question

The outermost protective covering of the brain is called as:


A

Cerebrum

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Cranium

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Scalp

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Vertebral column

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Solution

The correct option is B

Cranium


Cranium or skull is a bony box that encloses the brain. Protective layers called meninges are present below the cranium. There is also a fluid called cerebro-spinal fluid that protects the brain from shock.


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