Which of the following pathological conditions is due to the loss of myelin insulation around the nerves?

A) radiculopathy
B) multiple sclerosis
C) myasthenia gravis
D) shingles


B
Explanation: Multiple sclerosis is due to the loss of myelin insulation around the nerves. Radiculopathy is pressure on a nerve root. Myasthenia gravis is due to an insufficient neurotransmitter at a synapse. Shingles is an eruption of painful blisters along a nerve path.

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