One Type of Structural Change in the Brain Has to Do

question 103

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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Definitions:

Fibrous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue rich in collagen fibers that provide high tensile strength and support to various structures of the body.

Internal Organs

Essential parts of an organism located within its body cavity that perform various vital functions.

Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels, as well as the internal surfaces of cavities in many internal organs.

Absorption

The process by which one substance takes up or takes in another substance, often referring to the way nutrients are absorbed from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.