The Membranes That Cover the Surface of the Brain and Spinal

Question

The membranes that cover the surface of the brain and spinal cord are known as the
A) neurolemma.
B) dura mater.
C) meninges.
D) collagen.
E) sarcolemma.

Accepted Answer

The membranes that cover the surface of the brain and spinal cord are known as the meninges. The other choices are incorrect. The neurolemma is the outermost layer of a Schwann cell. The dura mater is the tough outermost layer of the meninges. Collagen is a structural protein found in connective tissue. The sarcolemma is the membrane surrounding a muscle fiber.