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kodithompson

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The middle layer of the meninges that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord is known as the ________.
 
  A) dura mater
  B) pia mater
  C) arachnoid
  D) gyrus

Question 2

Which body plane divides the body into right and left sections?
 
  A) coronal
  B) ventral
  C) sagittal
  D) transverse


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The dura mater is the outermost layer next to the cranium.
B) The pia mater is the inner layer next to the brain.
C) Correct The arachnoid is located between the dura mater and the pia mater.
D) A gyrus is an elevated fold on the surface of the cerebrum, not a part of the meninges.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) The coronal plane divides the body into front and back sections.
B) Ventral refers to the front of the body.
C) Correct
D) The transverse plane divides the body into upper and lower sections.


kodithompson

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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