Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys
A)the nucleus of nerve cells.
B)neurilemma.
C)the receptor sites.
D)myelin.

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Multiple sclerosis is characterized by the immune system attacking and destroying the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering of nerve fibers in the central nervous system. This leads to disruption in the communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

Multiple Sclerosis Is a Disease in Which the Immune System