Questions and Answers
Which part of the brain consists of somas and dendrites loaded with neurons?
Gray Matter
What gives the white matter its white color?
High fat content
What is the function of Diffusor Tensor Imaging (DTI)?
Visualize white matter tracts
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Study Notes
Brain Structure
- The gray matter of the brain consists of somas and dendrites loaded with neurons.
- Gray matter is responsible for information processing and contains a high concentration of neuronal cell bodies.
White Matter
- The white matter gets its white color from the fatty myelin insulation that surrounds the axons of neurons.
- Myelin acts as an electrical insulator, facilitating the transmission of neural signals.
Diffusor Tensor Imaging (DTI)
- DTI is a type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that measures the integrity of white matter tracts in the brain.
- It provides information on the structural integrity of neural connections and can be used to diagnose conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases.
