When people think of the brain,they think of gray matter.Which of the following is the best definition of white matter?
A)The collection of myelinated axons that connect one neuron to another
B)The collection of cell bodies and axon terminals
C)Collectively,the occipital and frontal lobes of the brain
D)The glial cells of the frontal lobes and limbic system

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White matter refers to the collection of myelinated axons that connect one neuron to another. It gets its name from its color, which comes from the myelin sheath that wraps around the axons.

When People Think of the Brain,they Think of Gray Matter