Kristine Suffers from __________,Which Is Associated with the Myelin Sheaths

question 229

Multiple Choice

Kristine suffers from __________,which is associated with the myelin sheaths surrounding neurons being "eaten away" and neural messages not fully travelling down axons.

• A)multiple sclerosis
• B)cystic fibrosis
• C)Parkinson's disease
• D)Alzheimer's disease

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Definitions:

Distilled Water

Water that has been boiled into vapor and condensed back into liquid, removing impurities and minerals.

Mitochondria

Membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasm of almost all eukaryotic cells, essential for producing energy via the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to one of higher concentration, requiring energy.

Facilitated Transport

A process of passive transport, mediated by carrier proteins, that allows substances to move across cell membranes without expending energy.