Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

What is the primary target of the immune system in multiple sclerosis?

• The synapses in the nervous system

• The blood vessels in the brain

• The neurons in the spinal cord

• The myelin in the brain

Which form of multiple sclerosis is characterized by cycles of relapses and remissions?

• Progressive-relapsing MS

• Primary-progressive MS

• Secondary-progressive MS

• Relapsing-remitting MS

What percentage of multiple sclerosis cases are relapsing-remitting?

• 10-15%

• 50-55%

• 80-85%

• 25-30%

What is the progression pattern in secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis?

• Steady progression from the start

• Initial relapses followed by steady progression

• No progression at all

• Cycles of relapses and remissions

What distinguishes primary-progressive MS from other forms?

• It involves a steady progression from the beginning

• It starts with relapses and remissions

• It is the most common form

• It affects only women

Which form of MS affects men and women equally?

• Relapsing-remitting MS

• Secondary-progressive MS

• Primary-progressive MS

• Progressive-relapsing MS

At what age does primary-progressive MS typically begin?

• In the 20s

• In the 50s

• In the 30s

• In the 40s

What is the least common form of multiple sclerosis?

• Progressive-relapsing MS

• Relapsing-remitting MS

• Secondary-progressive MS

• Primary-progressive MS

How does progressive-relapsing MS differ from relapsing-remitting MS?

• It has no relapses

• It combines steady progression with relapses

• It only affects older adults

• It is more common than relapsing-remitting MS

Why is it important to distinguish between different types of MS?

• To confirm if the patient has a different disease

• To decide if the patient needs surgery

• To predict the exact lifespan of the patient

• To determine the best treatment approach