Autoimmune Disease and Pathophysiology Classification
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What is the role of myelin in the nervous system?

  • To regulate the body's response to pathogenic molecules
  • To produce neurotransmitters for nerve cell communication
  • To protect nerve cells from autoimmune attacks
  • To create a tunnel for the flow of action potentials without any slowdown (correct)
  • What are the initial symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) related to myelin breakdown?

  • Muscle cramps and joint pain
  • Digestive issues and loss of appetite
  • Visual disturbances like diplopia and nystagmus (correct)
  • Respiratory problems and wheezing
  • Which phenotype of MS is characterized by discrete attacks followed by near baseline recovery?

  • Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)
  • Secondary progressive
  • Relapsing remitting (correct)
  • Primary progressive
  • What diagnostic tool can show isolated events of inflammatory demyelination that could progress to other forms of MS if left unchecked?

    <p>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between systemic and organ-specific autoimmune diseases?

    <p>Systemic diseases affect the entire body, while organ-specific diseases target specific organs based on receptor sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does genetic allele play in the etiology of autoimmunity according to Rosenbaum and colleagues?

    <p>Genetic allele provides the predisposition for autoimmunity regardless of triggers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when external stresses are added to a normal system in the context of autoimmunity?

    <p>The immune system responds by releasing inflammatory cytokines to mediate the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of auto antibodies under normal circumstances?

    <p>To trigger the body's immune response against pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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