Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which _____; this interferes with neural function, leading to jerky muscle movements and impaired coordination, as well as problems with vision and speech.
A) glia aren't necessary for function
B) interneurons are not able to connect two or more neurons
C) the myelin coating of axons degenerates
D) dendrites are unable to receive signals

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Multiple sclerosis is characterized by the degeneration of the myelin sheath, a protective covering that surrounds nerve fibers (axons). This degeneration disrupts the normal flow of electrical impulses along the nerves, leading to the symptoms associated with the disease.

Multiple Sclerosis Is a Disease in Which _____; This Interferes