A nerve is
A) also called a tract.
B) a group of peripheral axons.
C) considered gray matter.
D) both A and C.

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A nerve is defined as a bundle of peripheral axons, which are the long extensions of neurons that transmit signals throughout the body. While tracts also consist of axons, they are found within the central nervous system rather than the peripheral nervous system. Gray matter refers to regions of the nervous system that contain cell bodies and dendrites, rather than axons. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

A Nerve Is