Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder that reflects damaged myelination. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibers in the central nervous system, leading to communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. This damage can result in a wide range of neurological symptoms, including muscle weakness, coordination issues, and cognitive changes. Other disorders, such as leukodystrophies, also involve myelin damage but are typically genetic in origin.
Childhood experiences affect the rate of myelination in a child's brain. Myelination is the development of fatty sheaths around neurons, which help neurons communicate better and facilitates learning.
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In the peripheral nervous system the cell that myelinates an axon is called a Schwann cell. In the central nervous system myelination is carried out by oligodendrocytes.
Entropy, which represents the measure of disorder in a system. It reflects the tendency of systems to move towards equilibrium and increased randomness over time.
True. Entropy is a measure of the level of disorder or randomness in a system. It reflects the amount of energy that is not available to do work.
Full myelination of the central nervous system typically occurs by early adulthood. However, the process can vary depending on the specific region of the brain and individual factors.
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The root word for bipolar disorder is "bi-" meaning two, and "polar" referring to opposite extremes. This reflects the characteristic swings between the two poles of mania and depression in individuals with this disorder.
yes.
True