Outermost covering of brain is called as

Choroid

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Dura mater

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Pia mater

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Arachnoid mater

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Solution

The correct option is A Dura mater
The dura mater is the most superior of the meningeal layers. This tissue separates the cranial cavity into compartments and protects the brain from displacement.

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