The layer of covering that protects the nervous system is called the:
A) skull.
B) spinal column.
C) meninges.
D) cerebrospinal fluid.

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The meninges are a layer of protective tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, providing a barrier between the nervous tissue and the bones of the skull and spinal column. This layer consists of the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

The Layer of Covering That Protects the Nervous System Is