Multiple choice

Inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord is referred to as

  1. sinusitis

  2. meningitis

  3. hepatitis

  4. tonsillitis

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Meningitis specifically refers to inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The prefix "mening-" relates to these membranes, while "-itis" indicates inflammation. Sinusitis affects sinuses, Hepatitis affects the liver, and Tonsillitis affects tonsils.