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Among thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebral cortex, cerebral medulla, cerebellar cortex, cerebellar medulla, pons and medulla, which are composed of grey matter and which are with white Matter? Support your answer with the reason

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  • Thalamus, Hypothalamus, pons and medulla are composed of the white matter because in this part is covered with myelinated cells called myelinated sheath.
  • Cerebral cortex and cerebellar medulla are composed of the grey matter because in having unmyelinated neurons and in these neurons blood capillaries are found.

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