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Along the axon of a neuron there is an insulating fatty substance called the myelin sheath. With MS the myelin breaks down so the neuron/nerve loses its capability of conducting impulses. Therefore 'messages' sent via the motor nerves eventually do not reach muscles and the patient has problems controlling movement which can lead to paralysis.

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