White Matter/Gray Matter/Multiple sclerosis

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what is contained in gray matter

dendrite and cell bodies

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what is contained in white matter

myelinated axons

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<p>which letters point to gray matter</p>

which letters point to gray matter

B and D

<p>B and D</p>
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<p>which letters point to white matter</p>

which letters point to white matter

A and C

<p>A and C</p>
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what is multiple sclerosis

myelin deteriorates and is replaced by scar tissue which disrupts the nerve conduction

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what are the characteristics of multiple sclerosis

onset typically between ages 20-40, cause is thought to be autoimmune (triggered by a virus)