Diphtheria and Guillain-Barre Syndrome Quiz

A bacterial infection that releases toxins damaging Schwann cells and myelin sheaths

An autoimmune response targeting myelin sheaths in the peripheral nervous system (correct)

A viral infection that triggers an inflammatory response in the brain and spinal cord

A genetic mutation affecting the production of myelin proteins in the central nervous system

To establish a concentration gradient for the active transport of nutrients into the neuron

To facilitate the diffusion of ions across the membrane for neurotransmitter release

To maintain a state of readiness for the generation and propagation of action potentials (correct)

To prevent the formation of synaptic connections between neurons and their targets

The extracellular space has a higher concentration of potassium ions than the intracellular space

The concentrations of sodium and potassium ions are equal on both sides of the plasma membrane

The extracellular space has a higher concentration of sodium ions and a lower concentration of potassium ions compared to the intracellular space (correct)

The intracellular space has a higher concentration of sodium ions than the extracellular space

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<p>Neurotransmitter reuptake</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The bacteria releases a toxin that damages the myelin sheaths produced by Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers