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Why does multiple sclerosis impair the nervous system function even though axons are undamaged?
Multiple sclerosis causes the myelin sheaths around the axons in the neurones to be destroyed. The myelin is an insulator and so if it is not present, ions will flow across the nuerone membrane, thus slowing or even inhibiting action potential(nerve impulses)
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Which autoimmune disease affects the nervous sytem?
Multiple Sclerosis
What system is involved with multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis affects the nervous system.
What bodily system is affected by Multiple Sclerosis?
The central nervous system.Multiple Sclerosis effects the central nervous system
Which autoimmune disease destroys the covering of axons of the central nervous system?
Multiple sclerosisMultiple Sclerosis
Where are the tissues that are hardened by multiple sclerosis?
Nervous system
Which autoimmune disorder affects the nervous system?
Multiple Sclerosis
What medical disorder in which the myelin in the CNS has been destroyed?
Multiple sclerosis is a medical disorder in which the myelin in the central nervous system has been destroyed, leading to impaired nerve function. This can result in a variety of symptoms including vision problems, coordination issues, and cognitive deficits. The exact cause of multiple sclerosis is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve an abnormal immune response targeting the myelin.
What is caused by an autoimmune attack on the myelin in the central nervous system?
multiple sclerosis
Does multiple sclerosis affect th skeletal system?
Multiple sclerosis is the disease of Nervous system. It is a body's rogue inflammatory response to it's own Nervous system. It does not affect the skeletal system ( which includes the bones of our body).
What can slow down your nervous system?
Stenosis and Multiple Sclerosis to name a few.
Any other names given for multiple sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis is the scientific name. MS causes many scars on the tissues of the nervous system, and so the name Multiple Sclerosis. The word sclerosis is derived from the Greek word skleros, which means hard.
How does multiple sclerosis impact the formation and function of myelin in the nervous system?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers called myelin. This damages the myelin, leading to disruptions in the transmission of nerve signals. As a result, the formation and function of myelin in the nervous system are impaired, causing symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and difficulty with coordination and balance.
