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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Chorea</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    In Progressive MS, the disease shows a pattern of:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected in Myasthenia Gravis?

    <p>Acetylcholine</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein aggregation is a characteristic feature of Multiple Sclerosis?

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

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