When the brain slams against the inside of the skull,blood from the resulting contusion often accumulates in the
A) subdural space.
B) ventricles.
C) internal canal.
D) fissures.
E) sulci.

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When the brain slams against the inside of the skull, blood from the resulting contusion may accumulate in the subdural space, which is the space between the dura mater and arachnoid mater that surround the brain. This can lead to a subdural hematoma, which can be a serious medical condition. Therefore, A) is the best choice. The other options (B-E) are not areas where blood would usually accumulate in this situation.

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