Modifications of Pia mater

What is the Pia Mater?

• A muscle
• A bone
• A gland
• A delicate innermost layer of the meninges

What is the role of Pia Mater?

• Protects the brain
• Filters blood
• Secretes hormones
• Controls movement

What is the location of Pia Mater?

• Between the skull and brain
• Below the skull
• Above the skull
• Outside the skull

What are the modifications of Pia Mater?

• Folds
• Processes
• Layers
• Spaces

What is the significance of modifications in Pia Mater?

• Increases surface area
• Decreases surface area
• Has no effect
• Causes inflammation

What are the types of modifications in Pia Mater?

• Infoldings
• Outfoldings
• Upfoldings
• Downfoldings

What is the purpose of Infoldings in Pia Mater?

• To increase the surface area
• To decrease the surface area
• To stabilize the brain
• To control movement

How does Infoldings in Pia Mater benefit the brain?

• Increases blood supply
• Decreases blood supply
• Has no effect
• Causes injury

What is the result of increased surface area in Pia Mater due to infoldings?

• Improved brain function
• Decreased brain function
• No change
• Brain damage

What is the relationship between Pia Mater and the spinal cord?

• Attached
• Separate
• Covered
• Exposed