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Some of brain structures consist of gray or white matter what are they?
The brain's gray matter includes regions like the cerebral cortex, responsible for processing information and generating thoughts. White matter consists of nerve fibers that connect different brain regions, enabling communication between them. Examples of white matter structures include the corpus callosum and internal capsule.
Who compose the brain?
The brain consists of gray matter (40%) and white matter (60%) contained within the skull. Brain cells include neurons and glial cells.The brain has three main parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem (medulla).
Is white matter located on the inside or outside of the brain?
White matter is located on the inside of the brain.
Where is White matter in the brain?
Grey matter is on the surface of the brain - it is the computing side. White matter is in the cenre of the brain it is the wires that join the computers.
What does the white matter in the brain do?
No, the white matter in brain tissue is the area of brain tissue that contains the nerve fibre tracts with their covering of myelin which appears white.
The white matter tract in the ventral portion of the mid-brain?
The white matter tract in the ventral portion of the mid-brain is likely referring to the cerebral peduncles. These structures contain fibers connecting the cortex to the brainstem and spinal cord. They are involved in motor coordination and control.
What cells are in the brain?
There are two tissues that makes up the brain and the spinal cord. These are called the grey matter and the white matter. Grey matter is what covers about a half an inch of the brain. White matter is what makes up everything else of the brain.
Is thalamic nuclei gray or white matter?
All of the cerebral cortex is gray matter as it composed of neuronal cell bodies which are not insulated with myelin.
What is in a brain?
Inside a brain is: grey matter (the bodies of the brain cells) and white matter (the fat covered projections of the brain cells).
White matter is found in?
In your brain surrounded by grey matter
Why does white matter appear white in the brain?
White matter appears white in the brain because it is made up of nerve fibers covered in a fatty substance called myelin. Myelin reflects light, giving white matter its white color.
What does the fornix function as in the brain?
the fornix connects the mamillary body to the hippocampus.
