Multiple Sclerosis Is an Autoimmune Disease in Which the Immune

question 32

Multiple Choice

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys ____, resulting in ____.​

• A) ​dendrites; activation of acetylcholine
• B) ​axon terminals; euphoria
• C) ​receptors for neurotransmitters; the blocking of neurotransmitter reuptake
• D) ​myelin sheaths; impaired coordination
• E) ​cell body membranes; memory loss

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain that serves as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Touch

A sensation perceived through the skin, involving physical contact and often associated with emotional and social communication.

Cerebellum

Part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which is responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity.

Clumsy

Characterized by a lack of grace, coordination, or skill, resulting in awkward or accident-prone actions.