In the Disease Multiple Sclerosis, the _____ Deteriorates, Which Causes

question 129

Short Answer

In the disease multiple sclerosis, the _____ deteriorates, which causes disruption in the transmission of the neural impulse. ​

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Definitions:

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are wrapped in a fatty sheath called myelin, which speeds up the transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication within the brain and nervous system.

Unmyelinated Dendrites

Dendrite fibers without a myelin sheath, leading to slower transmission of nerve impulses.

Central Nervous System

A major part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information in the body.