The Protective Coating of the Brain Flashcards

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The Meninges

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3 protective sheets of tissue that surround the brain & spinal cord

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Dura mater

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Outermost layer → toughest

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Arachnoid mater

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Middle layer that is filled with cerebrospinal fluid

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Pia mater

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Delicate, innermost layer → adheres tightly to the surface of the brain

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