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ZOO 101 Nervous System Objective Question
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An autoimmune disorder like acute disseminated encephalomyelitis attacks which part of the nerve cells?
Options
A The cell body.
B The axon's myelin sheath (the nerves' insulation).
Correct Answer
C The dendrites.
D The synaptic terminals.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is characterized by an immune response against the brain and spinal cord, attacking myelin (the nerves' insulation).

Hint

This destroys the white matter.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Nervous System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 739 of 2214
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