A 23-year-old female begins having problems with tiredness, weakness, and visual changes. Her diagnosis is multiple sclerosis (MS). The pathogenic model of multiple sclerosis includes:
A) depletion of dopamine in the central nervous system.
B) demyelination of nerve fibers in the CNS.
C) the development of neurofibril webs in the CNS.
D) reduced amounts of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction.

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The pathogenic model of multiple sclerosis involves demyelination of nerve fibers in the central nervous system. This leads to problems with nerve conduction and can result in symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, and visual changes. The other options do not accurately describe the pathogenesis of MS.

A 23-Year-Old Female Begins Having Problems with Tiredness, Weakness, and Visual