Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

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Multiple Choice

Which description best matches the location of white matter in the central nervous system?

It is found primarily in the outer regions of the spinal cord and the inner regions of the brain.

It is found only in the peripheral nervous system.

It is located exclusively in the central canal of the spinal cord.

It is found only in the outer cortex of the brain.

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Step 1: Begin by understanding the structure of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. The CNS is composed of two types of tissue: gray matter and white matter.

Step 2: Recall the composition of white matter. White matter consists primarily of myelinated axons, which are responsible for transmitting signals between different regions of the CNS.

Step 3: Examine the location of white matter in the spinal cord. White matter is found in the outer regions of the spinal cord, surrounding the inner gray matter, which contains neuron cell bodies.

Step 4: Investigate the location of white matter in the brain. In the brain, white matter is located in the inner regions, beneath the outer gray matter (cortex), and facilitates communication between different brain areas.

Step 5: Compare the given options to the anatomical facts. Eliminate incorrect options based on the understanding that white matter is not exclusive to the peripheral nervous system, central canal, or outer cortex of the brain, and identify the correct description.