Which of the following is true of the dura mater?

A) The outer (endosteal) layer is fused to the periosteum of the cranial bones.
B) It consists of three layers around the brain only.
C) It contains the subarachnoid spaces.
D) It follows precisely and adheres closely to the contours of the brain tissue.
E) None of the answers are correct.


A) The outer (endosteal) layer is fused to the periosteum of the cranial bones.

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