Question

In Multiple sclerosis, the antibodies attack the ‘Node of Ranvier’ of the nerve cells.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in a national level competition.

My question comes from Human Health and Disease in portion Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right option is (b) False

For explanation I would say: Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which antibodies attack the myelin sheath of nerve cells. The symptoms involve loss of vision, pain, fatigue and impaired coordination of the mind and the body.