A tumor originating in the arachnoid cells of the covering of the brain and spinal cord is called a(n)
A)glioblastoma multiforme
B)astrocytoma
C)oligodendroma
D)glioma
E)meningioma

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The question describes a tumor originating in the arachnoid cells, which are a type of meningeal cell. The only option that mentions the meninges is meningioma, therefore the correct answer is E. The other options refer to tumors arising from glial cells, which are not associated with the meninges.

A Tumor Originating in the Arachnoid Cells of the Covering