Asked by GLAFIRA BAENA on Jul 13, 2024
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White matter consists of ____.
A) cell bodies
B) dendrites
C) axon terminals
D) myelinated axons
E) meninges
White Matter
Central nervous system tissue consisting primarily of myelin-wrapped axons.
Myelinated Axons
Axons that are covered with a fatty substance called myelin, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cell.
- Understand the function of neuroglial cells and the process of myelination within the nervous system.
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Rubin NguyenJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
White matter primarily consists of myelinated axons, which are responsible for transmitting signals between different regions of the brain and spinal cord. Cell bodies and dendrites are found in gray matter, while axon terminals are located at the end of axons where they synapse with other neurons. Meninges are the protective coverings surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function of neuroglial cells and the process of myelination within the nervous system.