Advanced Pathophysiology-Exam III Multiple Sclerosis questions with correct answers

When is MS typically diagnosed? CORRECT ANSWER-20 to 40 years old (T/F) Diagnosis of MS after 50 years old is common CORRECT ANSWER-False (T/F) MS can occur at any age CORRECT ANSWER-True (T/F) Women are 2-3 times more likely than men to get MS CORRECT ANSWER-True What is the difference between men and women getting MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Men typically get it later in life and it is more progressive disease Women has a higher incidence rate How many people have MS in the US? CORRECT ANSWER-400,000 to 500,000 How many people have MS in the world? CORRECT ANSWER-2.1-2.3 million (T/F) There is a 3.5 fold increase in risk of all-cause mortality in MS patients CORRECT ANSWER-True What is the overall cause of MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Unknown Environmental and genetic factors p