CNS Flashcards
1
Q
What does the CNS consist of?
A
The brain and spinal cord
2
Q
What is the CNS protected by?
A
The meninges
3
Q
What is the function of the meninges?
A
They provide stability and shock absorption
4
Q
What do the blood vessels do?
A
Blood vessels located in the CNS deliver nutrients
5
Q
What are the names of the three layers of the meninges?
A
Dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater
