MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the brain is surrounded by meninges?
A
cerebrum
B
cerebellum
C
midbrain
D
interbrain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Meninges are three layers of membranes that cover and protect your brain and spinal cord (your central nervous system [CNS]). They’re known as: Dura mater : This is the outer layer, closest to your skull. Arachnoid mater : This is the middle layer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The meninges that surround the cerebellum come from the cephalic mesoderm. They are essential for the cerebellum to develop normally.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pia mater is the innermost layer of meninges. This thin, delicate membrane is tightly bound to the surface of the brain and spinal cord and cannot be dissected away without damaging the surface.

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