MEDICINE MCQ
NEUROLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following are the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord?
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Meninges
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Pericardial membranes
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Pleural membranes
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Peritoneal membranes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Three layers of membranes known as meninges protect the brain and spinal cord. The delicate inner layer is the pia mater. The middle layer is the arachnoid, a web-like structure filled with fluid that cushions the brain. The tough outer layer is called the dura mater .
Detailed explanation-2: -The CNS is protected by structures including the skull, spinal vertebrae, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid.
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