We are mindful of the Supreme Court's direction that a deficiency in either an informant's (1) veracity or reliability or (2) his or her basis of knowledge may be compensated for, in determining the overall reliability of a tip, by a strong showing as to the other, or by some other indicia of reliability.
Science Main Index. The meninges is a series of membranes that cover the central nervous system. The meninges consist of three layers: the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. These layers cover the brain and spinal cord with the primary function of protecting and nourishing the central nervous system.eninges of the Brain. The meninges covers and protects the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord. The meninges consist of three layers: the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. The dura mater is the outermost of the three layers making up the meninges.
Meningitis or inflammation of the meninges is most often caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. It may occur as complication of skull or spinal injury, cancer, or connective tissue disorders. The meninges are membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.f the many viruses that can cause meningitis, the most common are enteroviruses such as echovirus, which are normally present in the intestine and may be spread by contaminated food or water. Viral meningitis may also be caused by the influenza, measles, and the mumps virus.