MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some people with ____ multiple sclerosis may lose the ability to ____ without help, others may experience long periods of remission without new symptoms appearing.
A
Severe, Walk
B
Mild, Talk
C
Severe, Talk
D
Mild, Walk
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes damage to nerve fibers in the central nervous system. Over time, it can lead to vision problems, muscle weakness, loss of balance or numbness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Myelin is the fatty tissue that surrounds and protects nerve fibers. In MS, the myelin is destroyed in many areas. This loss of myelin forms scar tissue called sclerosis. These areas are also called plaques or lesions.

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