What effect do demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis have on neurotransmission?
A) Slower rate of action potential conduction
B) Increased rate of action potential conduction
C) Facilitation of action potential initiation
D) Faster rate of repolarization

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The inflammation and scarring that occur with MS slow or interrupt the conduction of nerve impulses.Multiple sclerosis does not have an increased rate of action potential conduction on neurotransmission.Action potential initiation is not facilitated in demyelinating disorders.There is not a faster rate of repolarization in demyelinating disorders such as MS.

What Effect Do Demyelinating Disorders Such as Multiple Sclerosis Have