How Does Multiple Sclerosis Affect Neurons and Their Function

question 165

Multiple Choice

How does multiple sclerosis affect neurons and their function?

• A) Neurons lack myelin so they cannot efficiently transmit signals to muscles.
• B) Potassium channels of neurons do not open so action potentials cannot travel down the axon.
• C) The axon terminal of neurons is dysfunctional so no electrical signals are transmitted to neighboring cells.
• D) The cell body lacks dendrites so the neuron cannot receive sensory input to react to.
• E) Sodium channels of neurons do not open so action potentials cannot be generated.

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