The H-shaped mass in the center of the spinal cord is mostly
A)white matter.
B)gray matter.
C)axons.
D)black matter.
E)None of the answers are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The H-shaped mass in the center of the spinal cord is the gray matter, which contains neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and axon terminals. The white matter surrounds the gray matter and contains bundles of myelinated axons. Therefore, option A, C, and D are incorrect. Option E is also incorrect as one of the choices is correct.

The H-Shaped Mass in the Center of the Spinal Cord