are found primarily in the white matter A. myelinated axons B. neuron cell bodies C. unmyelinated axons D. dendrites E. synapses F. glial cells, e.g., oligodendrocytes G. All of the above H. A, C andF Q I. choices from B to E Ans

are found primarily in the white matter A. myelinated axons B. neuron cell bodies C. unmyelinated axons D. dendrites E. synapses F. glial cells, e.g., oligodendrocytes G. All of the above H. A, C andF Q I. choices from B to E Ans

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Chapter35: The Nervous System

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C. unmyelinated axons
D. dendrites
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G. All of the above
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