Multiple Sclerosis Is a Disease in Which _____; This Interferes

question 108

Multiple Choice

Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which _____; this interferes with neural function, leading to jerky muscle movements and impaired coordination, as well as problems with vision and speech.

• A) glia aren't necessary for function
• B) interneurons are not able to connect two or more neurons
• C) the myelin coating of axons degenerates
• D) dendrites are unable to receive signals

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