The Layered Membranes That Jacket the Central Nervous System Are

question 10

Multiple Choice

The layered membranes that jacket the central nervous system are the:

• A)Grey matter
• B)Meninges
• C)White matter
• D)Epidermis
• E)Myelin sheaths

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Definitions:

Cortical Myelination

The process of myelin formation around neurons in the cerebral cortex, which improves the efficiency of neural signal transmission.

Highest Mental Functions

refer to cognitive abilities that involve complex thinking, reasoning, and understanding, such as problem-solving, decision-making, and language comprehension.

Apoptosis

Genetically programmed cell death.

Genetically Programmed

An organism's development and physical characteristics are predetermined by its genetic makeup.