Inside the skull, the brain is covered by cranial meninges. The outermost layer is called:
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Correct answer: Dura mater
The cranial meninges consist of three layers: the outer Dura mater (thick and tough), the middle thin Arachnoid, and the inner Pia mater which is in contact with the brain tissue.
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