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Question
Give one point of difference between the following on the basis of what is indicated:
Cerebrum and spinal cord. (Arrangement of neurons)
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Solution 1
The arrangement of neurons in
Cerebrum: cytons are present outside and axons are inside
Spinal cord: cytons are present inside and axons are outside.
Solution 2
| Cerebrum | Spinal cord |
| The inner portion of the cerebrum consists of white matter, mainly containing the axons (nerve fibers) of the neurons. | The inner portion of the spinal cord consists of gray matter containing the cell bodies, motor, and associated neurons whereas the white matter forms the outer layer. |
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