As a victim of multiple sclerosis, Mrs. Samuels is suffering from deterioration of _____, leading to an obvious difficulty in _____.

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Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes damage to the myelin sheath, which is the protective coating around nerve fibers in the central nervous system. The deterioration of the myelin sheath can lead to difficulties in moving and coordination, which is why the best choice is D. Option A is incorrect because dendrites are not directly involved in hearing. Option B is incorrect because dendrites are not responsible for movement. Option C is inaccurate because hearing is not directly affected by deterioration of the myelin sheath.

As a Victim of Multiple Sclerosis, Mrs