Disruptions to Neural Transmissions

Question 1

What could disruptions of neural transmissions lead too? (disorders)

Answer 1

• multiple sclerosis
• myasthenia gravis

Question 2

Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 2

disease cause by deterioration of myelin sheath called demyelination, leads to loss of muscle control (caused by damaged neural communication)
- leads to difficulty of movement and walking

Question 3

myasthenia gravis

Answer 3

an autoimmune disorder that block or destroy many of the bodies muscle receptor sites for a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine
- muscles receive fewer nerve signals causing weakness