Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 9MC
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The blank space given in the brain structures to be filled with A if an area is primarily gray matter number; B if mostly white matter.
____ (1) cerebral cortex
____ (2) corpus callosum and corona radiata
____ (3) red nucleus
____ (4) medial and lateral nuclear groups
____ (5) medial lemniscus
____ (6) cranial nerve nuclei
____ (7) spinothalamic tract
____ (8) fornix
____ (9) cingulate and precentral gyri
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