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The cerebral cortex is known as grey matter. True or false?(a) True(b) FalseI got this question during an interview.This intriguing question originated from Neural Control and Coordination in section Neural Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

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The correct option is (a) True

For EXPLANATION: The cerebral CORTEX has a greyish APPEARANCE due to the PRESENCE of the cell bodies of the nerve CELLS or neurons. Hence, it is also known as grey matter. The white matter contains the axons of neurons.



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