Practice mode Psychology

What does the ‘white matter’ of the central nervous system actually consist of?

Correct answer B. Nerve fibre pathways

Explanation

White matter is made of bundles of myelinated axons that form pathways between brain regions; the fatty myelin gives it its pale colour, while grey matter holds cell bodies.

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