The membrane which covers the brain and the spinal cord is

White matter

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Grey matter

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Peritonium

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Meninges

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Solution

The correct option is D Meninges
Meninges (singular is meninx) is the collective term for the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The meninges are composed of the dura mater (outer), the arachnoid (middle) and the pia mater (inner).
So, the correct answer is option D.

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