Myth 3: The Human Brain is Gray

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Truth: Only part of the brain is gray

Gray atter exists through many parts of the brain and spinal cord but the brain also contains white matter, which has nerve fibers that connect the gray matter. You will also find black substance in the brain which is part of he basal ganglia. Many people believe that the brain is completely gray because hollywood portrays it that way in science fiction and horror films.

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