The Meninx Composed of a Thin Layer of Delicate Areolar

question 83

Multiple Choice

The meninx composed of a thin layer of delicate areolar connective tissue that follows every contour of the brain surface is the

• A) pia mater.
• B) arachnoid mater.
• C) dura mater.
• D) periosteal layer.
• E) subdural layer.

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Definitions:

Sensory Inhibition

The neurological process by which the brain tunes out repetitive, irrelevant stimuli while remaining sensitive to others.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way that is opposite to their own uncomfortable or unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Paradoxical Heat

A sensation of burning heat felt when a cold stimulus is applied to a specific area of the skin, typically due to nerve damage.

Encapsulated End Organs

Sensory receptors surrounded by capsule structures that are sensitive to pressure and vibration.