The meninges wrap the brain in three distinct layers: the tough outer dura mater, the web-like arachnoid mater, and the delicate pia mater clinging to the brain's surface. Each layer contributes a different form of protection: rigid shielding, fluid cushioning, and intimate surface contact. Layered redundancy, not a single barrier, is how the CNS defends its most valuable tissue.
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