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GK QUESTION#3826

What is the primary function of the fluid-filled cushioning inside the skull in safeguarding the brain?

  1. ATo absorb shocks and protect the brain from injuryCorrect answer
  2. BTo assist in the absorption of nutrients
  3. CTo enhance sensory responses
  4. DTo control the circulation of blood
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A. To absorb shocks and protect the brain from injury

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Cerebrospinal fluid provides buoyancy and mechanical cushioning for the brain. It also participates in transport and waste clearance, but cushioning is the protective function asked about.

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