neuroinflammatory disorders W5 Flashcards

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microglia and neuroinflammatory disorders?

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can cause trouble in chronic CNS inflammatory states (eg progressive MS)

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Uhthoff’s phenomenon?

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worsening of symptoms in CNS diseases when the body is overheated (eg in fever)

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effect of innate immune system on nervous system - pathology

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many cytokines are neurotransmitters or neuromodulators. when they are present in an unregulated way they impair neuronal function - causes patients to become confused (eg delirium)

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effect of adaptive immune system on nervous system?

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autoimmune diseases.
eg Guillain Barre Syndrome, MA, MS

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