The Layer of the Meninges in Direct Contact with the Spinal

question 105

Multiple Choice

The layer of the meninges in direct contact with the spinal cord is the

• A) dura mater.
• B) pia mater.
• C) subarachnoid space.
• D) choroid plexus.
• E) arachnoid.

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