Which of the following is not true of gray matter?

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


B. It consists of somas, dendrites, and myelinated axons.

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