Multiple Sclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
In chronic inactive lesions, what begins to form?
A
Astrocytes flood the demyelinated area
2
Q
What are some risk factors?
A
genetics vitamin D exposure gender smoking infection
3
Q
Clinically isolated syndrome is what? what are the two episodes?
A
first episode that lasts at least 24 hrs (complete/partial recovery)
Monofocal- 1 sign
Multifocal- more than 1 sign
4
Q
Relapsing remitting is what?
A
most common course
new or increasing symptoms
Person exhibits same level of disability at the next eval. (6-12 months)
5
Q
Primary progressive
A
worsening function (no early relapse or remission)
6
Q
Secondary progressive
A
worsening of function over time
7
Q
In chronic active lesions, where does the inflammation move to?
A
periphery
