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What is the primary cause of damage to myelin or axons in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What is the primary cause of damage to myelin or axons in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
- Inflammation caused by the complement system
- Secondary damage due to inflammation
- Degeneration of the neuronal membrane
- Direct attack by the immune system on Schwann cells (correct)
Which area of the nerve is primarily affected in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Which area of the nerve is primarily affected in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
- Nodes of Ranvier (correct)
- Spinal roots
- Axon terminals close to muscle fibers
- Schwann cells
What is one of the potential outcomes of axonal damage and degeneration in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What is one of the potential outcomes of axonal damage and degeneration in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
- Slowed conduction velocity (correct)
- Reduced inflammation
- Increased action potential propagation
- Enhanced conduction velocity
What is the typical sequence of conduction block presentation in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What is the typical sequence of conduction block presentation in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What is the most common nerve affected in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What is the most common nerve affected in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What is the suspected cause of Guillain-Barre Syndrome based on current understanding?
What is the suspected cause of Guillain-Barre Syndrome based on current understanding?
Which component of the immune system plays a significant role in causing damage in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Which component of the immune system plays a significant role in causing damage in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What is the potential consequence of a complete conduction block in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What is the potential consequence of a complete conduction block in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What characterizes the initial presentation of conduction velocity in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What characterizes the initial presentation of conduction velocity in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Which part of the nervous system is primarily targeted by the immune response in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Which part of the nervous system is primarily targeted by the immune response in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
