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Chapter 21 Flashcards

1
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Pathology to any portion of the motor unit may cause what

A

Skeletal muscle dysfunction

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2
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What is myasthenia

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Painless weakness

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3
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What is axonal neuropathy

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Wallerian degeneration (secondary myelin loss) degeneration of peripheral segment

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4
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What causes demyelinating neuropathy

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Damage to myelin or schwann cells

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5
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What kind of demyelination is demyelinating neuropathy

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“Segmental demyelination” - random internode. demyelination

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6
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What is mononeuropathy

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Entrapment = carpal tunnel syndrome

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7
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What is polyneuropathy

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Diffuse/symmetric damage

- stocking and glove paraesthesia

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8
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What causes guillain-barre syndrome

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Autoimmune; macrophages near nerve roots

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What demographic is most impacted by guillain barre syndrome

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Males 15-35 or 50-60

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