An immune response that affects the myelin coating on axons throughout the spinal cord and brain, triggering inflammation and leaving scars, is
A) muscular dystrophy.
B) multiple sclerosis.
C) Alzheimer disease.
D) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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The immune response described in the question refers to the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system. MS is characterized by inflammation, demyelination of axons, and the presence of scar tissue (sclerosis) in affected areas.

An Immune Response That Affects the Myelin Coating on Axons