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Hi all,
As stated above, what is white matter of the brain? Now, I have already read the standard definition for the term:
White matter is composed mostly of myelinated axons.
However, I seem to have difficulty understanding that concept. Is it trying to say that white matter is ONLY composed of myelinated axons? Am I right in thinking that there are no dendrites and cell bodies in the white matter? If so, does it mean that white matter is not made up of whole neurons but is actually made up of PARTS of a neuron? Perhaps I'm overthinking this a bit too much.
Many thanks,
Jay
As stated above, what is white matter of the brain? Now, I have already read the standard definition for the term:
White matter is composed mostly of myelinated axons.
However, I seem to have difficulty understanding that concept. Is it trying to say that white matter is ONLY composed of myelinated axons? Am I right in thinking that there are no dendrites and cell bodies in the white matter? If so, does it mean that white matter is not made up of whole neurons but is actually made up of PARTS of a neuron? Perhaps I'm overthinking this a bit too much.
Many thanks,
Jay