What is the result of demyelination of axons?

a. reduction of the speed of action potential conduction
b. increase in the threshold of excitation of the neuron
c. increase of the speed of action potential conduction
d. decrease in the threshold of excitation of the neuron


a. reduction of the speed of action potential conduction

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