The white matter in the brain in composed mostly of:
A) cell bodies
B) connective tissue including tendons and cartilage
C) bone
D) nerve cells surrounded by myelin

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White matter in the brain is composed mostly of nerve cells surrounded by myelin, which gives it its white appearance. Myelin is a fatty substance that covers the axons of nerve cells, allowing for faster transmission of signals throughout the brain. Cell bodies are mostly found in gray matter. Connective tissue including tendons and cartilage and bone are not typically found within the brain.

The White Matter in the Brain in Composed Mostly Of