Name and describe the three layers of the meninges, beginning with the outermost layer next to the cranial bones
What will be an ideal response?
Dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater. The dura mater is the outer, tougher layer, while the pia mater is delicate and lies next to the brain. The arachnoid is a spiderweb-like membrane between the dura mater and pia mater. Cerebrospinal fluid circulates through this layer.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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