MS Is Thought to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

MS is thought to be

• A)an X-linked recessive disorder.
• B)an autoimmune disease induced by an infectious agent.
• C)degeneration of the anterior horn cells due to an environmental toxin.
• D)a slow progressive disorder of the basal ganglia.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

An extensive network of specialized cells that carries information to and from all parts of the body.

Personality Trait

Enduring patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that characterize an individual and differentiate them from others.

Interactionism

The theory that mind and body are separate but interact with and influence each other, commonly discussed in the context of psychology and philosophy.

Sixteen Personality Factors Questionnaire

A self-report inventory developed by Raymond Cattell to assess sixteen personality traits.