The Central Canal of the Spinal Cord is Surrounded by an Area

Question

The central canal of the spinal cord is surrounded by an area of ________.
A) white matter
B) gray matter
C) pia mater
D) dura mater

Accepted Answer

The central canal of the spinal cord is surrounded by an area of gray matter, which contains cell bodies of neurons and interneurons. The gray matter is surrounded by white matter, which contains myelinated axons of neurons. The pia mater and dura mater are layers of protective membranes that surround the spinal cord.