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What is the main function of the myelin sheath?

To strengthen the immune system

To facilitate the electrical signals conduction (correct)

To produce scar tissues in multiple areas

To protect the nerve fibers from damage

What is the hallmark of Multiple Sclerosis?

Lhermitte’s sign (correct)

Muscle weakness

Bladder problems

Numbness and tingling

What is the result of the immune system attacking the myelin sheath?

Nerve fiber regeneration

Muscle strength improvement

Electrical impulses acceleration

Inflammation and scarring (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Multiple Sclerosis?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the scar tissues that form in multiple areas of the central nervous system?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of the damage to the nerve fibers in Multiple Sclerosis?

Electrical impulses from the brain do not flow smoothly Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of multiple sclerosis?

Relapse-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range when people are most likely to be affected by multiple sclerosis?

20 to 40 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the evoked potential test in multiple sclerosis diagnosis?

To measure the time it takes for nerves to respond to stimulation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evoked potential test is commonly used in multiple sclerosis diagnosis?

Visual evoked response or potential (VER or VEP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an evoked potential test if the time between the stimulation and the response is within the normal range?

Normal Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk factor associated with exposure to Epstein Barr virus or mononucleosis?

Infections Signup and view all the answers