In Which Cavity Is the Brain Located

question 60

Multiple Choice

In which cavity is the brain located?

• A) cranial cavity
• B) mediastinal cavity
• C) pleural cavity
• D) pelvic cavity
• E) vertebral cavity

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Definitions:

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney, involved in the filtration of blood.

Blood Pressure

Pressure exerted by blood against a vessel wall.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to higher concentration, requiring energy.

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, excreted in urine.