Asked by emily Fields on Sep 28, 2024
What protects the brain as a whole by providing an internal cushion
A) meninges
B) ventricles filled with CSF
C) myelin sheaths
D) synaptic vesicles
Ventricles
Cavities within the brain that produce and contain cerebrospinal fluid, important for protecting and nourishing the brain.
Meninges
The three layers of protective tissue called the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater that encase the brain and spinal cord.
Myelin Sheaths
Protective coverings around nerve fibers that facilitate the rapid transmission of neural signals.
- Appreciate the protective mechanisms of the brain.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the protective mechanisms of the brain.