What is the best description of the pia mater?
A) contains a protective cushion of fat and connective tissue
B) most superficial meninx
C) thick strong layer composed of dense, irregular connective tissue
D) contains blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the spinal cord
E) consists of collagen and elastic fiber network; has no blood vessels

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The pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is delicate and contains the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the central nervous system, including the spinal cord.

What Is the Best Description of the Pia Mater