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Meninges Flashcards

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What are the three layers of the meninges?

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Dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater

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Which layer of the meninges is the outermost and toughest?

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Dura mater

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Which layer of the meninges is the middle layer that contains blood vessels and cerebrospinal fluid?

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Arachnoid mater

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Which layer of the meninges is the innermost and adheres closely to the brain and spinal cord?

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Pia mater

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True or False: The meninges protect the brain and spinal cord.

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True

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What is the function of the meninges?

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Protect the brain and spinal cord, support blood vessels, and contain cerebrospinal fluid

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What is the space between the arachnoid mater and pia mater that contains cerebrospinal fluid?

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Subarachnoid space

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Which layer of the meninges is the thickest and most durable?

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Dura mater

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What is the outermost layer of the meninges that is closest to the skull and vertebrae?

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Dura mater

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Which layer of the meninges is the most delicate and thin?

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Pia mater

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What is the innermost layer of the meninges that follows the contours of the brain and spinal cord?

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Pia mater

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What is the middle layer of the meninges that forms a loose sac around the brain?

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Arachnoid mater

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What is the outer layer of the meninges that is composed of tough, fibrous tissue?

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Dura mater

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What is the function of the dura mater?

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Protects the brain and spinal cord, provides structural support

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What is the function of the arachnoid mater?

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Cushions the brain, contains blood vessels and cerebrospinal fluid

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What is the function of the pia mater?

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Provides nourishment to the brain and spinal cord, adheres closely to their surfaces

17
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What is the thinnest layer of the meninges?

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Which layer of the meninges is responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid?

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What is the function of the subarachnoid space?

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Contains cerebrospinal fluid, provides cushioning and support

20
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Which layer of the meninges is directly attached to the brain and spinal cord?

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What is the name of the fluid-filled space between the arachnoid mater and pia mater?

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Subarachnoid space

22
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What is the function of the meninges in relation to cerebrospinal fluid?

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Contain and circulate cerebrospinal fluid

23
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Which layer of the meninges is the most vascularized?

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What are the three layers of the meninges from outermost to innermost?

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Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater

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