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Which of the following protects the brain from mechanical shocks?

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Dura mater
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Cerebrospinal fluid
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Arachnoid mater
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Cranium
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Solution

The correct option is A Cerebrospinal fluid
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a colorless fluid found in the brain and spine. It is produced in the choroid plexuses of the ventricles of the brain and protects the brain from mechanical shocks. It also removes the wastes from the brain.

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