In particular, the cell bodies of the spinal interneurons are found in the grey matter of the spinal cord, which also contains the motor neurons. In 1952, the grey matter of the cat's spinal cord was investigated, and it was shown to have ten distinct zones referred to as Rexed laminae.
Fortunately for Rojas, the Suns, Suns fans and NBA fans at large, this incident led to one of the greatest mascots ever. Fans began calling and asking for the gorilla mascot the next day, and soon after, Rojas and his gorilla suit became a staple at Suns games.
Earl Hudson, owner of Smokey, the University of Tennessee mascot, poses for a photo at his home Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, in Knoxville, Tenn. The bluetick coonhound is number eight in the line of mascots since the first Smokey was chosen at a football game in 1953. (AP Photo)