NEETZoologyNeural Control and Coordination
Match the cranial meninges in List-I with their correct descriptions in List-II. List-I List-II (A) Dura mater (I) Middle thin layer (B) Arachnoid (II) Inner layer in contact with brain tissue (C) Pia mater (III) Outer thick layer Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- A(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III)
- B(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II)
- C(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I)
- D(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II)
Correct answer
B. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II)
Step-by-step solution
The brain is protected by cranial meninges, which are made up of three layers. The outermost layer is the dura mater, which is a thick and tough membrane. The middle layer is the arachnoid, which is a very thin layer. The innermost layer is the pia mater, which remains in contact with the brain tissue. Therefore, the correct matching is (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II). Answer: (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II)