Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition in which there is a loss of the myelin sheath around nerves?
A) MS
B) CVA
C) TIA
D) SCI
A) MS
MS stands for multiple sclerosis, a pathological condition in which there is a loss
of the myelin sheath around nerves. CVA stands for cerebrovascular accident, a pathological
condition in which there is a development of an infarct due to loss in the blood supply to an area
of the brain. TIA stands for transient ischemic attack, a pathological condition in which there is a
temporary interference with blood supply to the brain. SCI stands for spinal cord injury, damage
to the spinal cord as a result of trauma.
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