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Multiple sclerosis (MS) primarily affects the central nervous system by damaging the protective myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibers, leading to disrupted communication between the brain and the body. While MS does not directly destroy neurons, the inflammation and damage to myelin can result in neuronal injury and degeneration over time. This process can lead to various neurological symptoms and, in advanced stages, contribute to neurodegeneration. Therefore, while MS primarily targets myelin, it can indirectly lead to neuronal loss.
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What structure is attacked with certain neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis?
In the case of multiple sclerosis: Myelinated neurons (the central nervous system). The myelin sheaths are attacked, which negatively impacts signal transmission speed and efficiency of affected neurons.
What neurological disease gradually destroys the myelin sheaths of neurons in the CNS?
Multiple Sclerosis
What disease causes the destruction of fatty materials that covers the axon of neurons in the brain and spinal cord?
multiple sclerosis
A pathological condition in which there is progressive destruction of the myelin sheath?
Demyelinating diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Krabbe's Disease, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome involve degeneration of the myelin sheath. In these conditions, movement is limited to minimal as nerve conduction is reduced due to the loss of efficacy of the myelin.
What is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination?
Multiple sclerosis
What is the difference between Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease?
The motor neuron diseases are a group of disorders in which motor neurons are destroyed. Examples are amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and post-polio syndrome. Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory disease that damages the sheaths around the nerves rather than the nerves themselves.
What is the medical term meaning hardening and degeneration of the myelin sheath?
Muscular sclerosis is hardening and degeneration of the myelin sheath. Muscular sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a disorder marked by destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and replacement with hard scar tissue.
Is failure of neuronal growth responsible for multiple sclerosis?
No, failure of neuronal growth does not cause MS. MS is caused by an autoimmune disorder which causes the immune system to attack and destroy the myelin surrounding neurons. These areas of demyelination get covered over by plaques or scars (thus the name multiple sclerosis which means "many scars"). Nerve impulses fail to travel correctly through these areas of demyelination, causing the various symptoms of MS.
What has the author Michel Geffard written?
Michel Geffard has written: 'Multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis
What disease did Michelle Obama's father have?
multiple sclerosis
What has the author William A Sheremata written?
William A. Sheremata has written: '100 questions & answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis '100 questions and answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, Multiple sclerosis, Popular works, Popular Works, Multiple Sclerosis
Is sclerosis and Multiple sclerosis the same?
no
