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White matter consists of a. unmyelinated cell bodies, dendrites, and axons. b. myelinated axons. c. unmyelinated axons. d. myelinated cell bodies, dendrites, and axons. Match the following terms with the correct definition. Thalamus Pia mater Medulla oblongata Epithalamus Cerebellum Hypothalamus Dura mater Pons Midbrain Arachnoid mater A. Most inferior portion of the brainstem B. Posterior part of the brain that controls and monitors ongoing movement C. Innermost and thinnest meninx D. Most superior part of the brainstem E. Largest, egg-shaped component of the diencephalon: edits and sorts information coming into the cerebrum F. Middle part of the brainstem that bulges anteriorly G. Middle meninx H. Inferior part of the diencephalon that controls many aspects of homeostasis J. Contains the pineal gland and secretes the hormone melatonin J. Outermost and thickest meninx

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6) Brain and Spinal cord consists of white matter and grey matter. Grey matter consists of nerve cell bodies and their dendrites. White matter consists of myelinated axons. They connect various grey matter areas and serves to conduct nerve impulses between them. So, the answer for this question is option b (myelinated axons).

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