Question

From childhood to middle age, the increase in white matter in the brain is attributed to Select one:

a. excesses in pituitary activity.
b. the continued growth of myelin.
c. the neural plasticity of the lobes.
d. the regulation of luteinizing hormone. straighterline

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter B

Explanation: The white matter is formed by a portion of neuron extensions, especially axons. As the axons of some neurons are surrounded by myelin, this substance gives a whitish appearance to the white matter.

White and gray matter are found in the central nervous system, more precisely in the brain (a part of the brain) and the spinal cord. In each of these regions, they are arranged in different locations.