The Outermost of the Meninges is the _______, a Tough

Question

The outermost of the meninges is the _______, a tough, double-layered membrane.
A) dura mater
B) pia mater
C) arachnoid
D) subarachnoid

Accepted Answer

The dura mater is the outermost of the meninges and is a tough, double-layered membrane that provides protection and support for the brain and spinal cord. The other options are the middle (arachnoid) and innermost (pia mater) layers of the meninges.