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USMLE · Question #196

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that attacks the _______ of neurons in the CNS.

The correct answer is A. Myelin sheaths. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that attacks the _______ of neurons in the CNS.

Options

  • AMyelin sheaths
  • BAxon terminals
  • CSodium channels
  • DNicotinic receptors

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  • A
    71% (34)
  • B
    6% (3)
  • C
    19% (9)
  • D
    4% (2)

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