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Diseased Tissues

Question 8 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

A doctor’s exam revealed that he was okay, except for a few scrapes. What protected his brain from injury?

Answer
A
his spine, which lines the vertebral cavity
B
his skull, which encloses the cranial cavity
C
his abdominal cavity, which is filled with liquid
D
his spinal cord, which sends the brain messages

Explanation

The brain is protected by the skull, which surrounds it inside the cranial cavity. The spine protects the spinal cord, not the brain, and the abdominal cavity contains organs such as the stomach and intestines.

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