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How Much Do You Know About Multiple Sclerosis?

What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?
A. A bone disease
B. An autoimmune disease
C. A chronic disease of the central nervous system
D. B and C
What are the symptoms of MS?
A. Vision problems
B. Coordination and balance problems
C. Muscle weakness
D. All the above
How many Americans have the condition?
A. 100,000
B. 200,000
C. 300,000
D. 400,000
What age group is most likely to get MS?
A. Over age 60
B. Between 20 and 50
C. Between 10 and 19
D. Under age 10
Which of the following groups is more likely to get MS?
A. Caucasians
B. Men
C. People living in the northern U.S., Canada, and northern Europe
D. A and C
How is MS diagnosed?
A. Blood test
B. MRI
C. Urine test
D. A and C
What possibly causes MS?
A. An abnormal immune system response
B. An environmental agent
C. A virus
D. All the above
Can MS be cured?
A. No
B. Yes, if it’s found early
C. Yes, if the right treatment is provided
D. Yes, if people change their diet
How is the condition treated?
A. Interferons
B. Steroids
C. Dialysis
D. A and B
What is true about most people with MS?
A. They become disabled
B. They have a normal life expectancy
C. They can walk with a cane or other aid
D. B and C

For more information, visit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org.

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