Multiple Sclerosis Is a Disease in Which the Myelin Sheath

question 49

Multiple Choice

Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the myelin sheath is destroyed. What will happen to nerve conduction speed in affected neurons?

• A) It will slow down dramatically.
• B) It will speed up dramatically.
• C) It will speed up just a little bit.
• D) There will be no effect.

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