Question

Fill in the blanks with correct words.

There are _____ layers of meninges in the brain.

Answer 1

Meninges:

1. The brain is covered by three layers of cranial meninges inside the human skull.
2. Outer layer Dura mate, arachnoid with a thin central layer and the pia mater is the innermost layer in contact with the brain.
3. By functioning as a shock absorber, the meninges protect your CNS (central nervous system) from brain damage such as a hit to the head.
4. They stabilize your CNS and prevent your brain from moving around inside your skull.

Final answer: There are three layers of meninges in the brain.