Multiple Sclerosis Is an Immune-Mediate Disease Where the Immune System

question 13

Multiple Choice

Multiple sclerosis is an immune-mediate disease where the immune system targets the myelin surrounding neurons in the CNS. Which area is most affected by this condition?

• A) grey matter
• B) interneurons in the brain
• C) long peripheral neurons
• D) white matter

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