The Layer of Covering That Protects the Nervous System Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The layer of covering that protects the nervous system is called the:

• A) skull.
• B) spinal column.
• C) meninges.
• D) cerebrospinal fluid.

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Definitions:

Vascular Membrane

A type of tissue rich in blood vessels, often found within or surrounding certain organs, providing them with nutrients and oxygenated blood.

Internal Reflection

A phenomenon where light wave strikes a medium boundary and is completely reflected back into the medium.

Photosensitive Cells

Cells that are sensitive to light, playing a key role in vision by converting light into signals that can be processed by the brain.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light into neural signals for vision.