Areas of the nervous system that are dense in myelinated axons are referred to as
A)arachnoid mater.
B)gray matter.
C)dura mater.
D)white matter.
E)pia matter.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

White matter is the area of the nervous system that contains myelinated axons, while gray matter contains more cell bodies and unmyelinated axons. The arachnoid mater, dura mater, and pia mater are layers of protective tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Areas of the Nervous System That Are Dense in Myelinated