Steroids may be used in the management of acute exacerbation of symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis becauseQuestion 10Answera.demyelination is mediated by immune mechanismsb.viral damage can be inhibitedc.steroids reverse the progression of the diseased.steroids inhibit synaptic degradation of neurotransmitters
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Steroids may be used in the management of acute exacerbation of symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis becauseQuestion 10Answera.demyelination is mediated by immune mechanismsb.viral damage can be inhibitedc.steroids reverse the progression of the diseased.steroids inhibit synaptic degradation of neurotransmitters
Solution
The correct answer is a. Demyelination is mediated by immune mechanisms.
Steroids are often used in the management of acute exacerbations of symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) because they can help reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
MS is a disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers (myelin) in the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. This process is known as demyelination.
Steroids work by decreasing the immune response, which can slow down the rate of demyelination. This can help to alleviate the symptoms of an MS flare-up.
It's important to note that while steroids can help manage symptoms during an MS exacerbation, they do not reverse the progression of the disease, inhibit viral damage, or inhibit synaptic degradation of neurotransmitters.
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