Asked by Summer April on May 26, 2024

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If you know that someone has a disorder that results from a loss of myelin in the nervous system,which of the following would be a key problem in that disorder

A)  blockage of important receptors 
B)  neurons that depolarize too easily 
C)  lack of neurotransmitters 
D)  poor transmission of signals along the axon

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds neurons' axons, helping to speed up the transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system.

Neurons

Electrically excitable cells in the nervous system that process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synaptic cleft from one neuron to another, influencing mental processes and behavior.

  • Understand the influence of myelin on the transmission of neural impulses.
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Kylie BradyMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The loss of myelin in the nervous system results in poor transmission of signals along the axon. Myelin helps to insulate and protect the axon, allowing for more efficient and faster transmission of signals. When myelin is lost, the signals can be slowed down or even blocked, leading to problems with communication within the nervous system.