What gives nerves their white, glistening appearance?

A) lack of pigment
B) sodium ions
C) collagen fibers
D) myelin sheaths
E) cartilage

Myelin Sheaths

Protective coverings made of myelin that surround the axons of many neurons, increasing the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.

Glistening Appearance

A physical trait where a surface appears shiny or sparkles, often due to being wet or polished.