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What is the main characteristic of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)?
What is the main characteristic of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)?
- Disease progression without remissions
- Gradual onset with occasional acute attacks
- Periods of acute worsening followed by remissions (correct)
- Steady and irreversible decline
In which age group does the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) typically occur?
In which age group does the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) typically occur?
- Over 50 years
- Between 30 and 50 years
- Under 20 years
- Between 20 and 40 years (correct)
How does secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) typically progress?
How does secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) typically progress?
- Steady and irreversible decline (correct)
- With discrete attacks and remissions
- Partial abatement of signs and symptoms
- Without any neurological function worsening
What is the approximate global population affected by multiple sclerosis (MS)?
What is the approximate global population affected by multiple sclerosis (MS)?
What is the gender ratio of multiple sclerosis (MS), with women compared to men?
What is the gender ratio of multiple sclerosis (MS), with women compared to men?
'Demyelinating' in the context of multiple sclerosis (MS) refers to the damage to which part of the central nervous system?
'Demyelinating' in the context of multiple sclerosis (MS) refers to the damage to which part of the central nervous system?
'Inflammatory' in the context of multiple sclerosis (MS) refers to the involvement of what in the disease progression?
'Inflammatory' in the context of multiple sclerosis (MS) refers to the involvement of what in the disease progression?
'Central nervous system' in multiple sclerosis (MS) primarily refers to which part of the body affected by the disease?
'Central nervous system' in multiple sclerosis (MS) primarily refers to which part of the body affected by the disease?
'Risk of MS is increased in persons with an affected family member' suggests that what factor contributes to an individual's likelihood of developing MS?
'Risk of MS is increased in persons with an affected family member' suggests that what factor contributes to an individual's likelihood of developing MS?
'Impaired quality of life' in multiple sclerosis (MS) refers to the limitations caused by what aspect of the disease?
'Impaired quality of life' in multiple sclerosis (MS) refers to the limitations caused by what aspect of the disease?
