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It may have seemed surprising this week to learn that there are literally tons of proteins that not only function within cells like our favorite neurons and glia, but that large numbers of proteins are also strategically located within these cells' membranes. We will be talking a lot more about membrane-bound proteins in the future. But for now, just consider how dynamic and critical the continuous production, digestion, and recycling of proteins actually is for brain cells. Specifically, in the case of oligodendrocytes, the manufacturing of myelin-that insulation along axons of nearby neurons-is vitally important for supplying neurons with an ability to communicate with each other. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder whereby motor and cognitive functions are gradually and permanently impaired for an individual. With this information, provide an explanation for how a disorder like MS is largely caused by an inability of oligodendrocytes to continue providing myelinated tissue in the adult brain. In other words, at this time in our course how would you try to convey a relationship between oligodendrocytes, the production of an incredibly important protein called myelin, and our ability to physically move around with purpose? Need Assignment Help?