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Gray matter is a type of neural tissue found in the brain and spinal cord that appears grayish in color. It primarily consists of the cell bodies of neurons and their associated dendrites and synapses. Gray matter is crucial in information processing, decision-making, and sensory perception. In contrast, its counterpart, white matter, consists of myelinated nerve fibers that facilitate communication between different parts of the nervous system.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Gray Matter. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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