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How is the brain protected from shocks and injuries?
How is the brain protected from shocks and injuries?
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Skull + meninges + CSF = full brain protection.
Updated On: Jul 1, 2025
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The brain is protected by the bony skull (cranium) which forms a hard outer covering. Inside the skull, the brain is further protected by three layers of membranes called meninges and is cushioned by the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which absorbs shocks and prevents injuries.
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