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

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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) Without the myelin sheath covering the axon,the neural transmission from the periphery is slowed.
• 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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Definitions:

Compadrazgo

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Godmother

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African American Women

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