Zoology-Nervous System Structure

NEET Zoology Nervous System Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11

A diagram shows a cross-section of the human brain highlighting the structure where neuron cell bodies are concentrated, leading to its characteristic appearance. What is the name of this structure?

Question diagram
A

Cerebral cortex

B

Corpus callosum

C

Thalamus

D

Hypothalamus

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The cerebral cortex is referred to as the grey matter due to its greyish appearance, which is because of the concentration of neuron cell bodies. This is specific to the structure of the cerebral cortex.

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