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Question 55

Which organ is directly enclosed and protected by the skull?

  1. The lungs
  2. The brainCorrect answer
  3. The stomach
  4. The kidneys

Explanation

The skull forms a rigid enclosure around the brain and protects it from mechanical forces. The lungs are protected mainly by the rib cage, so they are not the organ directly enclosed by the skull.

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