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Multiple sclerosis is caused by T cells that recognize antigens on myelin. These self-reactive T cells then attack and destroy the myelin covering on neurons in the CNS. Based on this, multiple sclerosis is an example of a:Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer.aType I hypersensitivitybType II hypersensitivitycType III hypersensitivitydType IV hypersensitivity

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Multiple sclerosis is caused by T cells that recognize antigens on myelin. These self-reactive T cells then attack and destroy the myelin covering on neurons in the CNS. Based on this, multiple sclerosis is an example of a:Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer.aType I hypersensitivitybType II hypersensitivitycType III hypersensitivitydType IV hypersensitivity

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Multiple sclerosis is an example of a Type IV hypersensitivity. This type of hypersensitivity is also known as delayed type hypersensitivity. It is mediated by T cells and not by antibodies. In this case, the self-reactive T cells are recognizing and attacking the body's own myelin as if it were a foreign substance.

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Which finding below represents a positive Romberg Sign in a patient with multiple sclerosis? aThe patient report dark spots in the visual fields during the confrontation visual field test. bWhen the patient closes the eyes and stands with their feet together they start to lose their balance and sway back and forth. cThe patient’s sign and symptoms increase when expose to hot temperatures. dThe patient reports an electric shock feeling when the head and neck are moved downward.

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