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What is composition of grey matter and white matter?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Grey Matter**: - Grey matter primarily consists of the cell bodies of neurons. - It is the area in the brain where the majority of neuronal cell bodies are located. - In addition to cell bodies, grey matter contains non-myelinated nerve fibers. - Non-myelinated nerve fibers are axons that lack a myelin sheath, which means they do not have the insulating layer that facilitates faster electrical impulse transmission. ...
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