One Type of Structural Change in the Brain Has to Do

question 85

Multiple Choice

One type of structural change in the brain has to do with changes in the levels of grey and white matter in the brain. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Grey matter decreases while white matter increases.
• B) Grey matter increases while white matter decreases.
• C) Both grey matter and white matter decrease.
• D) Both grey matter and white matter increase.

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