Asked in UHS MDCAT 2017 2017Moderate

White matter of spinal cord is made up of:

Correct answer: B. Myelinated nerve fibres

  • A. Sensory nerve fibres
  • B. Myelinated nerve fibres
  • C. Motor nerve fibres
  • D. Mixed nerve fibres

Explanation

White matter is found in the deeper tissues of the brain (subcortical). It contains nerve fibres (axons), which are extensions of nerve cells (neurons). Many of these nerve fibres are surrounded by a type of sheath or covering called myelin. Myelin gives the white matter its colour.

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