The protective membranes around the spinal cord are called the
A)myelin sheaths.
B)menisci.
C)synaptic boutons.
D)meninges.
E)Schwann sheaths.

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The protective membranes around the spinal cord are collectively referred to as the meninges. The three layers of the meninges are the dura mater (outermost layer), arachnoid mater (middle layer), and pia mater (innermost layer).

The Protective Membranes Around the Spinal Cord Are Called the