A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs
a. between the arachnoid and the pia
b. between the arachnoid and the dura
c. deep within brain tissue
d. none of the above

Respuesta :

Answer:

The correct answer is between the arachnoid and the pia. Thus option 'a' is correct.

Explanation:

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is the bleeding in the brain more precisely in the subarachnoid space-the space between the arachnoid and the pia matter surrounding the brain.

The layers that surround the brain termed as meninges of the brain of the brain include:

1) Dura matter the outermost layer close to the skull.

2)Arachnoid matter.

3) Pia matter, the innermost layer that is in contact with the brain.

A subarachnoid hemorrhage can occur due to many causes such as an accident , ruptured aneurysm, e.t.c. It is a life threatening condition and is accompanied with stroke.