Diseases of the Nervous System Quiz
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Diseases of the Nervous System Quiz

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Which part of the nervous system is primarily affected in Central Nervous System Demyelinating Diseases?

  • Neurons
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Axons
  • Myelin & Oligodendrocytes (correct)

    • What is the main function of Oligodendrocytes in the Central Nervous System?

  • Myelin synthesis (correct)
  • Action potential conduction
  • Transmission of electrical impulses
  • Axon synthesis

    • What is the initial effect of Central Nervous System Demyelinating Diseases on axons?

  • Preservation of axons
  • Slowed transmission of electrical impulses (correct)
  • Damage to axons
  • Loss of action potential conduction

    • Which type of Peripheral Neuropathy affects multiple individual nerves in a non-symmetric pattern?

    <p>Mononeuritis multiplex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is characterized by preferential damage to Myelin & Oligodendrocytes in the Central Nervous System?

    <p>Multiple Sclerosis (MS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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