The innermost lining which wraps the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates is called
A
Piamater
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B
Duramater
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C
Arachnoid
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A Piamater Cerebrospinal fluid is located in the subarachnoid space between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater. The primary function of the meninges is to protect the central nervous system. So, the correct option is "A" (Plamater).