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Which is the outermost and strongest membrane that surrounds and protects the brain?
Which is the outermost and strongest membrane that surrounds and protects the brain?
- Falx cerebri
- Pia mater
- Arachnoid
- Dura mater (correct)
Which membrane adheres closely to the contours of the brain?
Which membrane adheres closely to the contours of the brain?
- Falx cerebri
- Pia mater (correct)
- Dura mater
- Arachnoid
What is the name of the space that contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and circulates around the brain and spinal cord?
What is the name of the space that contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and circulates around the brain and spinal cord?
- Dura mater
- Arachnoid
- Subarachnoid space (correct)
- Pia mater
Which part of the brain is the largest portion and is divided into left and right hemispheres?
Which part of the brain is the largest portion and is divided into left and right hemispheres?
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Which membrane is described as spiderlike?
Which membrane is described as spiderlike?
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Study Notes
Meninges and Brain Structure
- The outermost and strongest membrane that surrounds and protects the brain is the dura mater.
- The pia mater adheres closely to the contours of the brain.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation
- The subarachnoid space contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and circulates around the brain and spinal cord.
Brain Structure
- The cerebrum is the largest portion of the brain and is divided into left and right hemispheres.
Meninges Characteristics
- The arachnoid mater is described as spiderlike.
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