Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The tissues of the central nervous system are so delicate that they must be protected by the blood-brain barrier. 
2. The tissues of the central nervous system are so delicate that they must be protected by the foramen magnum. 
3. The central canal of the spinal cord contains blood vessels. 
4. The central canal of the spinal cord contains cerebrospinal fluid. 
5. The cerebral cortex stores memories. 


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True

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