Multiple Sclerosis The main goal of this article is to raise fundamental questions about multiple sclerosis and explore possibilities that attempt to answer these questions. Second, the potential outcome is to provide a solid knowledge base by which my colleagues can begin to understand the relationship between multiple sclerosis, neurobiology, and behavior. The first question to be addressed in the general outline of this essay is: What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, also commonly called MS, is considered an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The key to understanding MS is recognizing its relationship to the human immune system. The immune system is an intricate network of specialized cells and organs that defends the body against attacks by foreign agents also known as antigens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. In multiple sclerosis, by contrast, the connection between the immune system and the body is disrupted when the immune system identifies itself, particularly the white matter of the central nervous system, as a foreign body, and consequently destroys myelin. Myelin is a fatty tissue composed of rich proteins and lipids that protect and insulate nerve fibers, which serve to carry out electrical impulses. The central nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves; therefore MS affects several areas of the human anatomy. Multiple sclerosis could be described as the loss of myelin in multiple places throughout the body, which then exposes nerve fibers and leaves scars called sclerosis. The next question to ask is: what are the main functions of myelin? In... middle of paper... in living with this disease, instead of at its mercy. First of all, we must recognize the existence of the disease. Second, an individual should give themselves time to process the idea of ​​living with the disease. Third, you should become an active agent in fighting the disease by getting informed. Fourth, a person should be willing to make changes, which could alter their lifestyle. In conclusion, an individual should not be afraid of multiple sclerosis, but have the courage to live a fulfilling life. Bibliography1)http://www.nationalmssociety.org2)http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/multiple_sclerosis. htm3) http://www.undestandingms.com/ms/articles/cognitive.asp For further information see 4) http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe/document?_5) http://www.docguide . com/news/content.nfs/NewsPrint/6)http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?