Question

The connective tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord is

• A. cell membrane
• B. meninges
• C. neurolemma
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

meninges

The correct option is B.

Explanation for correct option-

1. The three layers of connective tissues covering and protecting the brain and the spinal cord are called meninges.
2. The pia mater is the innermost layer, the arachnoid layer is the middle one and the outermost layer is the dura mater.

Explanation for incorrect options-

Option A:

The cell membrane is the outermost covering or layer of most cells.

Option C:

Neurolemma is a thin sheath that surrounds the nerve axon.

Option D:

The last option is incorrect because one of the options, meninges, is the correct answer.

Final Answer: The meninges are the connective tissue that covers and protects the spinal cord and the brain.