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Multiple Sclerosis
grad student presentation on MS
Question | Answer |
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Name the protective sheath attacked by the bodies immune system in individuals with MS | myelin sheath |
MS is progressive and the destruction of the neurons is called | neurodegeneration or demyelination |
Lesions on the nerve sheaths are called | plaques |
Men or women are more likely to develop MS? | Women, 2:1 |
Most patients do not progress in a downward path. Many experience frequent symptom free periods called | remissions. |
Is there a known cure for MS? | There is no known cure for MS. |
Symptoms may include | eyes (blurred vision) muscle (loss of balance/coordination) slurred speech difficulty swallowing |
Which nerve cells are responsible for building the myelin sheath? | oligodendrocytes |