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The tough, leathery outer layer of the meninges is called the:
Options
A Pia mater
B Arachnoid mater
C Dura mater
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D Periosteum
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The tough, leathery outer layer of the meninges is called the dura mater. It is the thickest and most durable of the three meningeal layers, providing strong protection for the brain and spinal cord.

Hint

This outermost layer means 'tough mother' in Latin.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1241 of 2214
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