The layer of meninges least likely to be involved in meningitis is the:
A) dura mater.
B) arachnoid layer.
C) pia mater.
D) All layers are equally likely to be involved.

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The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges and is less likely to be involved in meningitis compared to the arachnoid layer and pia mater, which are closer to the brain and spinal cord where infections more commonly occur.

The Layer of Meninges Least Likely to Be Involved in Meningitis