Meningiomas typically arise from
A) neurons.
B) astrocytes and oligodendrocytes or a combination of the two.
C) Schwann and amacrine cells.
D) the membranes covering the brain.

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Meningiomas are tumors that arise from the meninges, or the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. They are typically benign and slow-growing, and can often be successfully treated with surgery. Meningiomas are not derived from neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, Schwann cells, or amacrine cells.

Meningiomas Typically Arise from