In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), heat intolerance may worsen symptoms due to which phenomenon?
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Correct answer: Demyelinated axons conduct poorly as temperature rises (Uhthoff’s phenomenon)
In MS, heat can worsen symptoms due to demyelinated axons being vulnerable to increased temperature, known as Uhthoff’s sign.
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