Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

What analogy is used to explain the communication process in the brain affected by Multiple Sclerosis?

• A mail delivery system

• A computer network

• A train network

• A telephone exchange

What is the primary function of myelin in the brain?

• To produce neurotransmitters

• To connect neurons

• To insulate axons and speed up signal transmission

• To generate electrical signals

How does Multiple Sclerosis affect the myelin in the brain?

• It strengthens the myelin

• It leads to the degradation of the myelin

• It causes the myelin to regenerate

• It has no effect on the myelin

What type of disease is Multiple Sclerosis classified as due to the immune system's role?

• An autoimmune disease

• A genetic disorder

• A bacterial disease

• A viral disease

What are the bright spots seen in the brain scans of MS patients called?

• Tumors

• Plaques or Lesions

• Calcifications

• Cysts

What is the term used to describe the inflammation caused by immune cells attacking the brain in MS?

• Arthritis

• Dermatitis

• Neuroinflammation

• Gastritis

Which demographic is more likely to develop Multiple Sclerosis?

• Men over 50

• Women of Northern European descent

• Children under 10

• Asian men

What is the estimated number of people affected by Multiple Sclerosis worldwide?

• 10 million

• 5 million

• 2.5 million

• 1 million

At what age range do people typically start developing Multiple Sclerosis?

• 10 to 20 years old

• 70 to 90 years old

• 20 to 50 years old

• 50 to 70 years old

Is Multiple Sclerosis considered a fatal disease?

• Yes, it is always fatal

• No, it is not fatal but can lower life expectancy

• Yes, but only in rare cases

• No, it has no impact on life expectancy