Brain tissue

Brain tissue. Light micrograph of a sectionthrough the cerebellum of the brain. Thecerebellar cortex is composed of two layers; anouter molecular layer (yellow) and an innergranular layer (brown). Together they make up greymatter, which contains the highly folded centralcore of the cerebellum. This core is white matter(orange) and contains densely-packed nerve fibres.The cerebellum is part of the hindbrain and itcontrols fine movement co-ordination, balance andmuscle tone. Damage to this area leads to motor ormovement difficulties. Mag: x5 when 10cm wide.. Stunning Photo Gifts From Science Photo Library

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