MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Question 1

is an immune-mediated, progressive demyelinating disease of the CNS.

Answer 1

Multiple Sclerosis

Question 2

Damage of Multiple Sclerosis are irreversible or reversible?

Answer 2

Irreversible

Question 3

It commonly affects 20 to 40 years old

Answer 3

Multiple Sclerosis

Question 4

Serves as insulator

Answer 4

Myelin Sheath

Question 5

Speeds the conduction of impulse along the axon

Answer 5

Myelin Sheath

Question 6

Risk Factors of Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 6

-Genetics
-Environmental
-Smoking
- Lack of Vitamin D exposure
-Exposure to Epstein-Barr Virus

Question 7

refers to the destruction of myelin

Answer 7

Demyelination

Question 8

What involves in the destruction of myelin

Answer 8

Destruction involves the Schwann cells and Oligodendrocytes

Question 9

What causes myelin sheath to occur?

Answer 9

Due to destruction of myelin sheaths

Question 10

What will happen if the myelin sheath is destructive?

Answer 10

Flow of nerve impulses is interrupted and it may result to:

-Optic nerve damage
-Chiasm
-Tracts
-Cerebrum
-Brainstem and cerebellum
-Spinal Cord

Therefore, the motor, sensory, cerebellar and emotional are affected

Question 11

Clinical Manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 11

Charcot’s Neurologic Triad

-Scanning speech
-Intentional Tremors
- Nystagmus

Question 12

Location of Plaque in Scanning Speech

Answer 12

Brainstem

Question 13

Scanning Speech Effects on Conscious and Unconscious Movements

Answer 13

1. Conscious Movements: Chewing problems
2. Unconscious Movements: Dysphagia