The membranes enclosing the brain and spinal cord are known as

Meninges

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Nephron

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The correct option is B Meninges
The meninges are three layers of protective tissue called as the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater that surround the neuraxis. The meninges of the brain and spinal cord are continuous, being linked through the magnum foramen.

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