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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
Normal: Patient should stand still
Abnormal: Patient Sways
Abnormal Romberg Test:Sensory deficit
1) 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
3) Damage to Brain neurons: cerebellum, cranial nerve VIII and cerebrum
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