Multiple choice

Meningitis is a disease which affects the __________.

  1. kidneys

  2. liver

  3. heart

  4. brain

  5. none of these
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Explanation

Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges. The meninges is the collective name for the three membranes that envelope the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system), called the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. The meninges' main function, alongside the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system.

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