Which of the following is not true of gray matter?
A. It consists of somas, dendrites, and myelinated axons.
B. It forms a somewhat butterfly-shaped central core in the spinal cord.
C. It is the site of synaptic contact between neurons in the CNS.
D. It is found in both the brain and spinal cord.
E. It is not found in the PNS.
Answer: A
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