A Disease in Which Antibodies Destroy Myelin Produced by Oligodendrocytes

Multiple Choice

A disease in which antibodies destroy myelin produced by oligodendrocytes would most likely cause which of the following?

A) The blood-brain barrier would be weakened and toxins would easily pass into the brain.
B) Neurons in the brain and spinal cord would conduct action potentials more slowly.
C) Action potential conduction in neurons in the peripheral nerves would be slower.
D) Neurons in the brain would be deprived of nutrients.
E) The dendrites of peripheral nerves would not process information from other neurons.