Identify the statements as true/false. (ix) Perikaryon is the main component of the whitematter of the brain.

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• In brain, the outer portion of the cerebrum contains cell bodies/perikaryon of the neurons and appear grayish in colour. This is called the gray matter.
• The inner portion of the cerebrum consists of white matter which mainly contains the axons of the neurons.

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State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

(a) The main component of the white matter of the brain is perikaryon. (T/F)

(b) The arachnoid layer fits closely inside the pia mater (T/F)

(d) Dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges. (T/F)

Perikaryon is the main component of the white matter of the brain.

true false and correct true statemnt

(a) the main component of white matter of brain is perikaryon

(b) the archnoid layer fits closely inside pia matter

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