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Grey matter is :...

Grey matter is :

A

located on the outside of the spinal cord

B

restricted to the brain

C

populated by cell bodies of neurons

D

found in the ventricles of the vertebrate brain

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Grey Matter**: Grey matter is a major component of the central nervous system (CNS). It primarily consists of neuronal cell bodies, unmyelinated axons, dendrites, and glial cells. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: "Located on the outside of the spinal cord." - This is incorrect because grey matter is actually located on the inside of the spinal cord, while white matter is on the outside. - **Option B**: "Restricted to the brain." - This is also incorrect. Grey matter is found in both the brain and the spinal cord. - **Option C**: "Populated by cell bodies of neurons." - This is correct. Grey matter is indeed populated by the cell bodies of neurons, which is a defining characteristic of grey matter. - **Option D**: "Found in the ventricles of the vertebrae." - This is incorrect as well. The ventricles contain cerebrospinal fluid, not grey matter. 3. **Conclusion**: After analyzing all the options, the correct answer is that grey matter is "populated by cell bodies of neurons." **Final Answer**: Grey matter is populated by cell bodies of neurons. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Grey Matter**: Grey matter is a major component of the central nervous system (CNS). It primarily consists of neuronal cell bodies, unmyelinated axons, dendrites, and glial cells. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: "Located on the outside of the spinal cord." - This is incorrect because grey matter is actually located on the inside of the spinal cord, while white matter is on the outside. ...
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