Multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS consists of the brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves. Surrounding and protecting the nerve fibers of the CNS is a fatty tissue called myelin, which helps nerve fibers conduct electrical impulses.
Multiple Sclerosis
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What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Submitted by Steve Ross on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 3:22pm.
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