The White Matter Differs from Gray Matter in That ____

question 1

Multiple Choice

The white matter differs from gray matter in that ____.

• A) white matter is found in the brain and gray matter is found in the spinal cord
• B) white matter consists of bundles of myelin-sheathed axons and gray matter consists of cell bodies, dendrites, and neuroglial cells
• C) white matter transmits sensory information and gray matter transmits motor information; white matter consists of bundles of myelin-sheathed axons and gray matter consists of cell bodies, dendrites, and neuroglial cells
• D) white matter is associated with the sympathetic nervous system and gray matter is associated with the parasympathetic nervous system
• E) white matter contains mostly interneuronal cell bodies and grey matter does not

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Definitions:

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart wall, forming part of the heart's protective covering and contributing to the heart's lubrication system.

Endocardium

The innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart.

Chambers

Spaces within an organ or a device; in the context of the heart, refers to the four cavities (two atria and two ventricles) responsible for pumping blood.

Pericardium

The double-layered sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels, providing protection and support to the heart.