The _____ serves as a shock-absorbing medium and protects the brain against shocks and jerks.
A
cerebral hemisphere
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B
cerebro-spinal fluid
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C
cerebral reflex
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D
cerebrum
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Solution
The correct option is B cerebro-spinal fluid Brain is protected from shocks and jerks by the cerebrospinal fluid. It acts like a cushion and protects the brain. It is present between the spaces in the inner layers of the meninges.