The White Matter of the Spinal Cord Contains ________

question 114

Multiple Choice

The white matter of the spinal cord contains ________.

• A) myelinated nerve fibers only
• B) unmyelinated nerve fibers only
• C) myelinated and unmyelinated nerve fibers
• D) soma that have both myelinated and unmyelinated nerve fibers

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Definitions:

Double Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds involving the sharing of two pairs of electrons between atoms, contributing to the molecule's stability.

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Vitamins that can be dissolved in fats and oils, stored in the body's fatty tissue, and include vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Toxic

Describes substances that are harmful or deadly to living organisms, potentially causing damage through chemical reactions or other pathways when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.

Essential Amino Acids

Amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through the diet.