Which of the following statements about the structure of the spinal cord are true?
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The spinal cord runs the full length of the vertebral column.; |
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The spinal cord is composed of a central region of grey matter and a peripheral region of white matter.; |
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The spinal cord is approximately 2 inches in diameter.; |
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None of the alternatives provided above are correct.; |
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All of the alternatives provided above are correct.; |
CORRECT - Yes, the central gray matter of the spinal cord is composed of primarily neuronal cell bodies, while the peripheral white matter is composed of myelinated axons.
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