When the Myelin Sheath Protecting the Axon Is Damaged or Degenerates,the

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Multiple Choice

When the myelin sheath protecting the axon is damaged or degenerates,the result is a(n) _____.

• A) increase in action potential in the cell body
• B) decrease in action potential along the axon
• C) increase in action potential along the axon
• D) increase in action potential along the dendrites
• E) decrease in action potential in the cell body

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