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urbanoutfitters

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A key function of the ______ is to provide physical protection for the brain.
 
  A) glial network
  B) skull
  C) blood-brain barrier
  D) pia mater
  E) scalp .

Question 2

The brain and spinal cord form the
 
  A) enteric nervous system.
  B) systemic nervous system.
  C) peripheral nervous system.
  D) somatic nervous system.
  E) central nervous system.


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jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Rationale: A key function of the skull is to provide physical protection for the brain.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Rationale: The brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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