MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a risk factor for MS?
A
elderly age
B
lack of vitamin D
C
seasonal allergies
D
cancer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Since vitamin D was known to have immunoregulatory properties on both innate and adaptive immunity, it was hypothesized that low vitamin D resulted in aberrant immune responses and the development of MS.

Detailed explanation-2: -Consequently, major risk factors for vitamin D deficiency include inadequate sunlight exposure, inadequate dietary intake of vitamin D-containing foods, and malabsorption syndromes such as Crohn’s disease and celiac disease [2].

Detailed explanation-3: -Lack of direct sun exposure from things like: Not eating enough foods that contain vitamin D. Having conditions and procedures that affect the body’s ability to absorb vitamin D from the digestive tract, such as: More items

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