Extensive Damage to Oligodendrocytes in the CNS Could Result in

question 169

Multiple Choice

Extensive damage to oligodendrocytes in the CNS could result in

• A)loss of the structural framework of the brain.
• B)a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.
• C)inability to produce scar tissue at the site of an injury.
• D)decreased production of cerebrospinal fluid.
• E)reduced speed of nerve impulses.

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Definitions:

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that assist with the breathing process by expanding and contracting the ribcage.

External Iliac Vein

A large vein in the pelvic region that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs back to the heart.

Iliac Vein

A vein in the pelvis that carries blood from the lower limbs and the pelvis back to the heart.

Posterior Vena Cava

Also known as the inferior vena cava, it is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the heart.