Why Is the Loss of Myelin in Multiple Sclerosis a Problem

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why is the loss of myelin in multiple sclerosis a problem?

• A) The compensatory increase in sodium (Na⁺) channels can lead to nervous system overexcitation.
• B) The spike-initiation zone moves too far away from the cell body to conduct an action potential.
• C) The reduced number of calcium channels leads to less neurotransmitter release.
• D) There are too few sodium channels in the previously myelinated axon to conduct an action potential.

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A stock from a company which is expected to see no growth in dividends or earnings, typically offering high initial dividend yields.