In Some (Although Not All)cases of Multiple Sclerosis,one of the First

question 26

Multiple Choice

In some (although not all) cases of multiple sclerosis,one of the first symptoms noticed is a reduction in sensation from distal parts of the body,such as feet and hands.Which of the following statements best explains why this might happen? 

• A)The fibers of the axons are reduced in diameter, so the information can't travel fast enough. 
• B) Neural signaling may not work properly as a result of nervous system demyelination.​ 
• C) The fibers of the axons are enlarged, slowing the neural transmission.​ 
• D) The neurons have degenerated and are no longer producing neural transmission.​

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