Area of the brain containing mainly myelinated axons is commonly referred to as
A)gray matter.
B)white matter.
C)neurilemma.
D)reflex arcs.

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White matter in the brain is made up of myelinated axons, which are nerve fibers covered in a white, fatty substance called myelin. This myelination helps in the rapid transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Area of the Brain Containing Mainly Myelinated Axons Is Commonly