The Cerebral Cortex

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Which type of cells are found in the grey matter of the cerebral cortex?

  • Red blood cells
  • White matter
  • Myelinated axons
  • Neuronal cell bodies and glial cells (correct)

What is the main characteristic of white matter in the cerebral cortex?

  • High concentration of myelinated axons (correct)
  • Grey matter
  • Neuronal cell bodies and glial cells
  • Red blood cells

What is the function of myelinated axons in the central nervous system?

  • Generating new neurons
  • Facilitating the rapid transmission of signals (correct)
  • Forming the grey matter
  • Providing structural support

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