The cerebral cortex is often referred to as __________,whereas the nerve fibers of the brain's interior are often called __________.
A)contralateral;ipsilateral
B)gray matter;white matter
C)ipsilateral;contralateral
D)white matter;gray matter

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The cerebral cortex is composed of gray matter, which gives it its wrinkled appearance. The nerve fibers that run through the brain's interior are composed of white matter, which gets its name from the myelin that covers the fibers and makes them appear white.

The Cerebral Cortex Is Often Referred to as __________,Whereas the Nerve