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N330 Unit 3- Functional Ability (Exemplars)

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What is Multiple Sclerosis?

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What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Disease of the immune system (probably autoimmune)

What does Multiple Sclerosis primarily target?

Primarily targets the myelin coating around the nerves in the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves) and the nerve fibers

What is Multiple Sclerosis characterized by?

Characterized by remissions and exacerbations

What happens in Multiple Sclerosis (pathophysiology)?

Activated T cells cross the blood brain better and launch an attack on myelin and nerve fibers to obstruct nerve signals

Who gets Multiple Sclerosis?

Usually diagnosed between 20 and 50 (occasionally diagnosed in young children and older adults)
More common in women (2-3:1)
More common in white people of norther European ancestry
More common in colder climates
Familial patterns