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Rakesh got hurt on his head when he fell down from his motorbike. Which inner membranes must have protected his brain? What other roles do they have to play?
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Solution
i. When Rakesh fell down from his motorbike the inner membranes called meninges protected his brain from injury.
ii. These meninges form a protective covering around the brain and spinal cord. They act as shock absorbers.
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