The brain and spinal cord are protected by the _________.
A) pleura
B) pericardium
C) peritoneum
D) serosa
E) meninges

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The meninges are a protective covering that surrounds both the brain and the spinal cord. The three layers of the meninges are the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater, and they function to provide a cushion and shock absorption for the brain and spinal cord. The other options, including pleura (a protective lining around the lungs), pericardium (a protective lining around the heart), peritoneum (a protective lining around the abdominal organs), and serosa (a protective membrane surrounding many internal organs), do not provide direct protection to the brain and spinal cord.

The Brain and Spinal Cord Are Protected by the _________