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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Overview

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What is the primary cause of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Exposure to the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)

Lack of vitamin D exposure

Genetic predisposition

A virus (correct)

Which of the following best describes demyelination in the context of MS?

Formation of plaques on nerve fibers

Infiltration of agents that damage the immune system

Promotion of immune response by T cells

Destruction of myelin surrounding nerve fibers (correct)

What is the age of peak onset for multiple sclerosis (MS)?

15-25 years

25-35 years (correct)

45-55 years

35-45 years

How does demyelination affect the transmission of nerve impulses?

It interrupts the flow of nerve impulses Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sensitized T cells in multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Promote the infiltration of agents that damage the immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of demyelination interrupting the flow of nerve impulses?

Impaired transmission of nerve impulses Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of plaques appearing on demyelinated axons?

Further interruption of impulse transmission Signup and view all the answers

How does multiple sclerosis (MS) affect men and women?

Affects women more frequently than men Signup and view all the answers

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary cause of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Which of the following best describes demyelination in the context of MS?

What is the age of peak onset for multiple sclerosis (MS)?

How does demyelination affect the transmission of nerve impulses?

What is the role of sensitized T cells in multiple sclerosis (MS)?

What is the result of demyelination interrupting the flow of nerve impulses?

What are the effects of plaques appearing on demyelinated axons?

How does multiple sclerosis (MS) affect men and women?

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