Muscle Receptors Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
A
Autoimmune condition affecting the peripheral system. The myelin sheaths are injured or degraded.
2
Q
What occurs in muscular dystrophy?
A
Degeneration of Extrafusal fibers but sparing of the Intrafusal fibers so proprioception in preserved
3
Q
What is hypertonia?
A
Spasticity, increased excitability of muscle spindles
4
Q
What is hypotonia?
A
Lower than normal muscle tone
5
Q
What is ataxia?
A
Lack of muscle coordination
6
Q
What is Riley-Day syndrome?
A
Affects development and survival of sensory, sympathetic, and parasympathetic neurons
