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What is a common symptom of Multiple Sclerosis related to cognition and behavior?

  • Ataxia
  • Drooping eyelid
  • Double vision
  • Dysarthia (correct)

Which area of the brain is primarily involved in regulating emotions and is impacted in Multiple Sclerosis?

  • Basal ganglia
  • Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Cerebellum
  • Thalamus

Which type of Multiple Sclerosis is characterized by steady worsening of symptoms without clear relapses or remissions?

  • Progressive relapsing MS
  • Secondary progressive MS
  • Primary progressive MS (correct)
  • Relapsing-remitting MS

What term describes the condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its tissues in Multiple Sclerosis?

<p>Autoimmunity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom of Multiple Sclerosis involves involuntary muscle contractions leading to repetitive twisting movements?

<p>Chorea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of MS is characterized by periods of new symptoms or relapses followed by periods of complete or partial recovery?

<p>Relapsing-remitting MS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of microglia in the nervous system?

<p>Repair and satellite cell integration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Metabolic impairments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Progressive MS, the disease shows a pattern of:

<p>Steady worsening of symptoms without distinct relapses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of cognition and behavior is primarily impacted by Multiple Sclerosis?

<p>Memory and learning abilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does autoimmunity play in the development of Multiple Sclerosis?

<p>Leads to the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Relapsing Remitting MS, how do symptoms typically manifest?

<p>Symptoms come and go with periods of exacerbation followed by partial or complete recovery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which key protein is involved in the pathogenesis of Lewy Body Dementia?

<p>Alpha-synuclein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Progressive MS, what type of symptoms may a patient experience first before the disease progresses further?

<p>Sleep Behavior Disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary imaging technique used to diagnose Progressive MS?

<p>Neuroimaging with cholinergic receptors blocked (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Myasthenia Gravis?

<p>Acetylcholine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cognitive symptom seen in patients with Relapsing Remitting MS?

<p>Hypersensitivity to cognitive communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein aggregation is a characteristic feature of Multiple Sclerosis?

<p>Oligoclonal bands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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