Lily Taylor Flashcards
Stationary mitochondria were not related to mitochondrial content in remyelinated axons.
F
It is well known that mitochondrial content is decreased after demyelination.
T
Complex IV activity denotes _________ in mitochondrial content.
an increase
Mitochondrial content is thought to change after demyelination for which of the following reasons?
redistribution of sodium channels; adaptive process
Why might the protection of mitochondria be beneficial to patients with multiple sclerosis?
Mitochondria play a significant role in the CNS, as well as axons. They are important to basic cell function and their essential to the energy demands of axons. In MS, the disturbance of mitochondria could lead to problems with the restoration of myelin. If we could protect them, mitochondria could be helpful in completely reversing the effects of demyelination.
