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Source of Myelin Antigens is currently unknown: Hypotheses: Viral, Genetic ???

Source of Myelin Antigens is currently unknown: Hypotheses: Viral, Genetic ???. Antigen: molecule that activates the immune system. CNS immune system destroys Oligodendrocytes. Result. Romberg Test. Patient closes eyes, places feet together and hands at sides

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Source of Myelin Antigens is currently unknown: Hypotheses: Viral, Genetic ???

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  1. Source of Myelin Antigens is currently unknown: Hypotheses: Viral, Genetic ??? Antigen: molecule that activates the immune system CNS immune system destroys Oligodendrocytes Result

  2. Romberg Test Patient closes eyes, places feet together and hands at sides Normal: Patient should stand still Abnormal: Patient Sways

  3. Abnormal Romberg Test:Sensory deficit • Damage to Peripheral Sensory Receptors (i.e. muscle spindle, Golgi tendon organ) • Damage to PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM is NOT PART OF MS!!!!! • 2) Damage to Sensory Pathways/Neurons • in Spinal Cord

  4. 3) Damage to Brain neurons: cerebellum, cranial nerve VIII and cerebrum

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