The layer of the meninges that is on the surface of the brain and spinal cord is the:
A)dura mater
B)arachnoid membrane
C)pia mater
D)choroid plexus

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The pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges and is in direct contact with the surface of the brain and spinal cord. The dura mater is the outermost layer and the arachnoid membrane is located between the dura mater and the pia mater. The choroid plexus, while important for producing cerebrospinal fluid, is not a layer of the meninges.

The Layer of the Meninges That Is on the Surface