The white matter in the brain in composed mostly of:
A) cell bodies
B) connective tissue including tendons and cartilage
C) bone
D) nerve cells surrounded by myelin

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The white matter in the brain is composed mostly of nerve cells surrounded by myelin. Myelin is a fatty substance that forms a sheath around nerve cells, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals. The white matter is responsible for communication between different regions of the brain.

The White Matter in the Brain in Composed Mostly Of