Causes
Can you catch MS?
No.
What is the name of the system that MS acts on?
The nervous system
Are weakness, fatigue, and dizziness all symptoms of MS?
Yes
No, but they're working on it
Who is more likely to develop MS, someone who doesn't drink enough water or someone who doesn't get enough sunlight?
Sunlight. There is no link between dehydration and MS but there is a link between MS and lack of vitamin D.
What it the name for a singular nerve cell?
neuron
Is hearing loss a symptom of MS?
It's not!
Which place has the highest rates of MS in the world?
Alberta
Do genetics play a role in causing MS?
Yes
What makes up the nervous system?
The brain, spinal cord and the nerves
A type of MS where symptoms come and go
Relapsing Remitting MS
What does Multiple Sclerosis mean?
Many scars
What type of location makes someone more likely to develop MS?
A northern location
What is the name of the protective blanket that wraps around nerves to protect the message being sent? Hint: this blanket is missing, or weakened in people with MS.
myelin sheath
What is the first event where MS symptoms show?
Clinically Isolated Syndrome
How many people worldwide have MS?
2,300,000
Do we know exactly what causes MS?
No. All of the current causes definitely make someone more likely to get MS, but they don't necessarily directly cause it. Ex) A lack of vitamin D may make one more likely to develop MS, but it doesn't mean someone will absolutely get it.
Which system in the body attacks the myelin sheath (protective blanket around nerves) to cause MS?
The immune system
What is the symptom pattern for progressive MS?
Symptoms start mild and continue to get worse without any periods of remission
What type of disease is MS? Hint: it's where the body attacks itself.
autoimmune disease