The Gray Matter of the Spinal Cord Is Dominated by

question 25

Multiple Choice

The gray matter of the spinal cord is dominated by

• A) tracts.
• B) columns.
• C) meninges.
• D) cell bodies of neurons and glial cells.
• E) blood vessels.

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Definitions:

Axosynaptic Synapses

Junctions where the axon terminal of one neuron communicates with the synapse of another neuron by releasing neurotransmitters.

Lipid Transmitters

Lipid-based molecules that serve as signaling agents in the nervous system, influencing various physiological processes such as emotion, pain, and memory.

Endocannabinoids

Naturally produced molecules in the body that bind to cannabinoid receptors, influencing various physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory.