Alexander Disease Is a Type of Leukodystrophy in Which Myelin

question 29

Multiple Choice

Alexander disease is a type of leukodystrophy in which myelin sheaths surrounding axons in the brain are destroyed.What type of cell is affected,and what is the outcome in Alexander disease?

• A)Schwann cells are affected,and action potential propagation is slowed.
• B)Oligodendrocytes are affected,and action potential propagation is slowed.
• C)Schwann cells are affected,and action potential propagation is sped up.
• D)Oligodendrocytes are affected,and action potential propagation is sped up.

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