The tough,outer layer of the meninges is the
A) pia mater
B) arachnoid
C) dura mater
D) synovial mater
E) cortex

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The dura mater is the tough, outermost layer of the meninges that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. The pia mater is the innermost layer, while the arachnoid is the middle layer. Synovial mater is not a part of the meninges, and cortex refers to the outer layer of the brain.

The Tough,outer Layer of the Meninges Is the