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What is the white matter tracts between the optic nerves and optic tracts?

The white matter tract between the optic nerves and optic tracts is called the optic chiasm. It is located at the base of the brain and is where the optic nerves from each eye partially cross over to the opposite side of the brain. This crossing allows for visual information from both eyes to be integrated and processed in the brain.


Where in the CNS and PNS is white matter found?

White matter is found in both the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). In the CNS, white matter is located deep in the brain and on the outer part of the spinal cord, consisting of myelinated axons that facilitate communication between different parts of the brain. In the PNS, white matter is present in the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, serving to transmit signals between the CNS and the rest of the body.


Is our spinal cord made of bundles of neurons that carry impulses from all parts of the body to the brain and from the brain to all the parts of your body?

Well not neurons, there are nerves in the spine. Neurons exist in the brain. With that being said, yes the spine is made of nerves that carry electrical impulses from every region of the body to the brain and from the brain to the body.


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.


What type of matter is the corpus callosum made of?

The middle of the brain, connecting the right side to the left side.

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What is the white matter tracts between the optic nerves and optic tracts?

The white matter tract between the optic nerves and optic tracts is called the optic chiasm. It is located at the base of the brain and is where the optic nerves from each eye partially cross over to the opposite side of the brain. This crossing allows for visual information from both eyes to be integrated and processed in the brain.


What is nerves or neurons?

nerves are white tough and string like structure there r two types of nerves sensory nerve and motor nerve neuron.............. neuron is basic unit of structure and function of nervous system ..........brain spinal cord and nerves are made up of neurons


How can you tell the difference between an artery and a nerve?

Arteries and nerves have nothing in common with each other. Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the Heart to the body, where as the nerves carry electrical impulses from the Brain. Arteries and nerves are not hard to tell apart, nor are they easy to see. Nerves are microscopic so they are very hard to see with the naked eye. The arteries are very deep within our bodies which makes them hard to see. To answer your question Arteries are like large tubes that are red in colour where as nerves are usually depicted as thread like organisms that are usually white or silver in colour.


What does it mean to have minimal demyelination in the left centrum semiovale?

It means that there is a small amount of removal of the mylen sheath of the nerves in the white matter under the gray matter (which is the cortex of the brain). This part of the brain appears to be in semi-ovals and so the name.


Where in the CNS and PNS is white matter found?

White matter is found in both the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). In the CNS, white matter is located deep in the brain and on the outer part of the spinal cord, consisting of myelinated axons that facilitate communication between different parts of the brain. In the PNS, white matter is present in the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, serving to transmit signals between the CNS and the rest of the body.


Where are myelinated neurons especially abundant?

Myelinated neurons are especially abundant in the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. They are also found in peripheral nerves, where they play a crucial role in the rapid conduction of signals to and from different parts of the body.


Is our spinal cord made of bundles of neurons that carry impulses from all parts of the body to the brain and from the brain to all the parts of your body?

Well not neurons, there are nerves in the spine. Neurons exist in the brain. With that being said, yes the spine is made of nerves that carry electrical impulses from every region of the body to the brain and from the brain to the body.


A myelinated nerve fiber is characterized as being whereas an unmyelinated?

Myelinated nerves are white, and composes the white matter of the brain and spinal cord they also are able to pass an action potential down an axon much faster; Unmyelinated nerves are gray, and composes the gray matter of the brain and spinal cord. These nerves transmit signals much slower


How thick are the exterior walls of the white house?

10 feet thick


Does juggling make you smarter?

The popular trick strengthens brain's white matter through which messages pass within the nervous system.


What is Gray matter on the surface of cerebral hemisphere?

Grey matter is the neural cells of the brain. White matter is the axon fat which surrounds the nerves in sheaths for protection. Grey matter can also be spelt Gray matter and the name comes from the simple appearance and the colour of the brain's lobes.


How do your eye balls stay in your eye?

The eye is surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and fat that keep it securely in place within the eye socket. Additionally, the conjunctiva membrane covers the white part of the eye and helps to anchor the eye in place. This, along with the shape and structure of the eye socket, helps to ensure the eyes remain in position.