Meninges are the membranes of connective tissue. What is the location of these membranes in the human body?
A
Brain and spinal cord
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B
Cerebrum
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C
Mid brain
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D
Spinal cord
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Solution
The correct option is A Brain and spinal cord
The primary function of the meninges and of the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system. Infection of the meninges is called Meningitis. It could be bacterial, Viral, Fungal or Protozoal in origin.