SPAM practice exam

Question 1

neuropraxia

Answer 1

issue with conduction, no nerve degeneration
good prognosis

Question 2

axonotmesis

Answer 2

axon destroyed but still has supporting structures so can recover slowly
(wallerian degeneration)

Question 3

neurotmesis

Answer 3

nerve completely severed
no recovery

Question 4

what does listerial CNS infection cause?

Answer 4

microabscesses around brainstem