Multiple sclerosis is caused by
A) the immune system attacking a protein found in the myelin sheath.
B) malfunctions in cell metabolism regulated by the soma.
C) understimulation of the dendrites.
D) overstimulation of the dendrites.
E) overreactiveness of the terminal buttons.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, the protective covering of the nerves, leading to communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. This damage to the myelin sheath and the nerves themselves can cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on which part of the central nervous system is affected.

Multiple Sclerosis Is Caused by