Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain is known as:
A) Iritis
B) Neuritis
C) Meningitis
D) Encephalitis

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The membranes that surround the brain are called the meninges. Meningitis is inflammation of these membranes. It can occur as a result of viral or bacterial infections or from autoimmune or other causes. "-itis" is a suffix meaning "inflammation." Encephalitis means inflammation of the brain. Iritis is inflammation of the iris of the eye. Neuritis is inflammation of any nerve.

Inflammation of the Membranes Surrounding the Brain Is Known As