Is multiple sclerosis autosomal dominant or recessive?
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Is multiple sclerosis autosomal dominant or recessive?
Multiple Sclerosis:
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease in which lesions form on areas of the brain and spinal cord causing a progressive loss of motor control. It is considered an autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakenly attacks and destroys the myelin sheath protecting the nerve tissue.
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View this answerMultiple sclerosis (MS) is not classified as autosomal dominant or recessive. While genetics play a role in predisposing someone to develop multiple...
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Chapter 6 / Lesson 6Multiple sclerosis is a disabling disease of the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord. Learn what multiple sclerosis is, why it occurs, the clinical signs, symptoms, and diagnostics of the disease, and what can be done about it.