Multiple Sclerosis Pathophysiology questions with correct answers

What type of disease is MS considered? CORRECT ANSWER-Immune-mediated What does the immune system attack in MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Myelin coating around nerves and nerve fibers How does MS get its name? CORRECT ANSWER-Scarring from inflammatory attacks at multiple sites in the nervous system What are potential causes of MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Genetic predisposition Environmental triggers What is the pathophysiology of MS? CORRECT ANSWER-T Cells become activated and cross through the blood brain barrier T Cells launch attack on myelin and nerve fibers disrupting normal signaling MS lesions form and impair normal myelin repair process What are the inflammatory phases of MS? CORRECT ANSWER-1. T Cells, B Cells, APCs enter the CNS 2. Cytokines are secreted and damage oli