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What is the primary genetic cause of the disease described?
What is the primary genetic cause of the disease described?
Which of the following tumors is NOT typically associated with the disease?
Which of the following tumors is NOT typically associated with the disease?
What is a hallmark symptom associated with the disease referenced?
What is a hallmark symptom associated with the disease referenced?
How frequently do Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST) occur in comparison to NF1?
How frequently do Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST) occur in comparison to NF1?
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Which genetic defect influences the lack of neurofibromin in neoplastic cells?
Which genetic defect influences the lack of neurofibromin in neoplastic cells?
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What is the primary target of damage in peripheral neuropathies related to demyelination?
What is the primary target of damage in peripheral neuropathies related to demyelination?
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Which pattern of nerve damage is characterized by the degeneration of myelin without affecting the axon itself?
Which pattern of nerve damage is characterized by the degeneration of myelin without affecting the axon itself?
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What electrophysiologic hallmark is associated with axonal neuropathies?
What electrophysiologic hallmark is associated with axonal neuropathies?
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In the context of demyelination, what typically happens to the longest axons during toxic and metabolic insults?
In the context of demyelination, what typically happens to the longest axons during toxic and metabolic insults?
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What is the fate of myofibers that are denervated following acute axonal injury?
What is the fate of myofibers that are denervated following acute axonal injury?
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After axonal injury, what characteristic is true about the regenerated axons?
After axonal injury, what characteristic is true about the regenerated axons?
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In a biopsy of a patient with chronic demyelinating disease, which finding would you expect?
In a biopsy of a patient with chronic demyelinating disease, which finding would you expect?
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What is a critical aspect of Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis that remains partially understood?
What is a critical aspect of Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis that remains partially understood?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with the progression of Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with the progression of Alzheimer's disease?
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What primary factor contributes to the onset of vascular dementia?
What primary factor contributes to the onset of vascular dementia?
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Which of the following is a common cognitive deficit observed in individuals with vascular dementia?
Which of the following is a common cognitive deficit observed in individuals with vascular dementia?
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According to the clinical manifestations of Alzheimer's disease, which of the following is a late-stage symptom?
According to the clinical manifestations of Alzheimer's disease, which of the following is a late-stage symptom?
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What symptom might develop in the early stages of vascular dementia?
What symptom might develop in the early stages of vascular dementia?
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What is the typical female-to-male ratio in young adults with myasthenia gravis?
What is the typical female-to-male ratio in young adults with myasthenia gravis?
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Which symptom is more likely to be seen in vascular dementia rather than Alzheimer's disease?
Which symptom is more likely to be seen in vascular dementia rather than Alzheimer's disease?
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Which of the following describes how vascular dementia can present in an individual?
Which of the following describes how vascular dementia can present in an individual?
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What percentage of patients with myasthenia gravis have autoantibodies against postsynaptic ACh receptors?
What percentage of patients with myasthenia gravis have autoantibodies against postsynaptic ACh receptors?
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Which symptom is most commonly associated with the involvement of extraocular muscles in myasthenia gravis?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with the involvement of extraocular muscles in myasthenia gravis?
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What is the expected trajectory of an individual suffering from Alzheimer's disease over 5 to 10 years?
What is the expected trajectory of an individual suffering from Alzheimer's disease over 5 to 10 years?
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How is myasthenia gravis primarily diagnosed?
How is myasthenia gravis primarily diagnosed?
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What is the predominant effect of anti–ACh receptor antibodies in myasthenia gravis?
What is the predominant effect of anti–ACh receptor antibodies in myasthenia gravis?
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In myasthenia gravis, what motor response change is observed during electrophysiologic studies?
In myasthenia gravis, what motor response change is observed during electrophysiologic studies?
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What distinguishes myasthenia gravis from myopathies in terms of muscle involvement?
What distinguishes myasthenia gravis from myopathies in terms of muscle involvement?
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What type of tumor is commonly found in approximately 10% of patients with myasthenia gravis?
What type of tumor is commonly found in approximately 10% of patients with myasthenia gravis?
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What is a characteristic manifestation of dermatomyositis?
What is a characteristic manifestation of dermatomyositis?
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What is the primary action of autoantibodies directed against muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase?
What is the primary action of autoantibodies directed against muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase?
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What is a common initial manifestation of multiple sclerosis (MS)?
What is a common initial manifestation of multiple sclerosis (MS)?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Parkinson's disease?
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What percentage of individuals with an episode of optic neuritis may develop multiple sclerosis?
What percentage of individuals with an episode of optic neuritis may develop multiple sclerosis?
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In the context of MS, what does the term 'secondary axon loss' refer to?
In the context of MS, what does the term 'secondary axon loss' refer to?
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What is the primary treatment approach for Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary treatment approach for Parkinson's disease?
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Which neurological manifestation is commonly associated with spinal cord lesions in MS?
Which neurological manifestation is commonly associated with spinal cord lesions in MS?
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What morphological feature is indicative of Parkinson's disease?
What morphological feature is indicative of Parkinson's disease?
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Which of the following statements about the relapsing-remitting course of MS is true?
Which of the following statements about the relapsing-remitting course of MS is true?
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What symptom is associated with the involvement of the brainstem in MS?
What symptom is associated with the involvement of the brainstem in MS?
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Parkinson's disease is most directly characterized by a deficit in which neurotransmitter?
Parkinson's disease is most directly characterized by a deficit in which neurotransmitter?
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What primarily distinguishes a coup injury from a contrecoup injury?
What primarily distinguishes a coup injury from a contrecoup injury?
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What condition is classified as a transient ischemic event?
What condition is classified as a transient ischemic event?
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Which imaging technique is primarily used to diagnose cerebrovascular accidents (CVA)?
Which imaging technique is primarily used to diagnose cerebrovascular accidents (CVA)?
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What is a significant consequence of a sudden occlusion of a cerebral artery?
What is a significant consequence of a sudden occlusion of a cerebral artery?
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Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of a cerebrovascular accident?
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of a cerebrovascular accident?
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Which factor significantly increases the risk of thrombotic strokes?
Which factor significantly increases the risk of thrombotic strokes?
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What is the primary pathological mechanism underlying both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
What is the primary pathological mechanism underlying both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes?
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What is the primary role of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary role of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
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Which type of synoviocyte is responsible for synthesizing hyaluronic acid and various proteins?
Which type of synoviocyte is responsible for synthesizing hyaluronic acid and various proteins?
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What component of hyaline cartilage primarily helps resist tensile stresses?
What component of hyaline cartilage primarily helps resist tensile stresses?
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Which cytokines are mentioned as being released by various cells and contributing to the degradative processes in joint diseases?
Which cytokines are mentioned as being released by various cells and contributing to the degradative processes in joint diseases?
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What is the main function of hyaline articular cartilage in synovial joints?
What is the main function of hyaline articular cartilage in synovial joints?
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Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with ankylosing spondylitis?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with ankylosing spondylitis?
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What common feature of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes is characterized by abnormal collagen synthesis?
What common feature of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes is characterized by abnormal collagen synthesis?
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Which condition typically shows HLA-B27 positivity in approximately 90% of patients?
Which condition typically shows HLA-B27 positivity in approximately 90% of patients?
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Which symptom is most characteristic of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes?
Which symptom is most characteristic of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes?
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Which statement about the genetic factors in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes is true?
Which statement about the genetic factors in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes is true?
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What physical manifestation is commonly observed in individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes?
What physical manifestation is commonly observed in individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes?
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In which age group is ankylosing spondylitis most frequently diagnosed?
In which age group is ankylosing spondylitis most frequently diagnosed?
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Which of the following joints is least likely to be involved in ankylosing spondylitis?
Which of the following joints is least likely to be involved in ankylosing spondylitis?
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What is a common characteristic of both ankylosing spondylitis and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes?
What is a common characteristic of both ankylosing spondylitis and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes?
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What is the primary mechanism that causes seizures in epilepsy?
What is the primary mechanism that causes seizures in epilepsy?
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Which seizure type is characterized by a loss of body tone and might lead to falls?
Which seizure type is characterized by a loss of body tone and might lead to falls?
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What distinguishes complex partial seizures from simple partial seizures?
What distinguishes complex partial seizures from simple partial seizures?
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What are the hallmark pathologic findings in Alzheimer's disease?
What are the hallmark pathologic findings in Alzheimer's disease?
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What condition describes a prolonged series of seizures without recovery?
What condition describes a prolonged series of seizures without recovery?
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What is a common trigger for seizures in individuals with epilepsy?
What is a common trigger for seizures in individuals with epilepsy?
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Which statement accurately describes absence seizures?
Which statement accurately describes absence seizures?
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Which risk factor is NOT associated with the development of epilepsy?
Which risk factor is NOT associated with the development of epilepsy?
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What describes the characteristics of myoclonic seizures?
What describes the characteristics of myoclonic seizures?
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What percentage of Ewing sarcoma patients are typically younger than 20 years of age?
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What is a characteristic feature of Ewing sarcoma as seen in radiographs?
What is a characteristic feature of Ewing sarcoma as seen in radiographs?
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Which gene is predominantly involved in Ewing sarcoma tumors?
Which gene is predominantly involved in Ewing sarcoma tumors?
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What type of cells characterizes the malignant bone tumor known as Ewing sarcoma?
What type of cells characterizes the malignant bone tumor known as Ewing sarcoma?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with Ewing sarcoma?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with Ewing sarcoma?
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Which demographic is affected more often by Ewing sarcoma?
Which demographic is affected more often by Ewing sarcoma?
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What pattern is characteristic of the periosteal reaction in Ewing sarcoma?
What pattern is characteristic of the periosteal reaction in Ewing sarcoma?
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In which bones is Ewing sarcoma most commonly found?
In which bones is Ewing sarcoma most commonly found?
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What is the age range for the typical presentation of Ewing sarcoma?
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Which of the following is a common presenting symptom of Ewing sarcoma?
Which of the following is a common presenting symptom of Ewing sarcoma?
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What effect does Paget disease have on bone matrices?
What effect does Paget disease have on bone matrices?
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Which condition is the most serious complication associated with Paget disease?
Which condition is the most serious complication associated with Paget disease?
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What initial phase characterizes the progression of Paget disease?
What initial phase characterizes the progression of Paget disease?
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What diagnostic feature is commonly associated with Paget disease seen on radiographs?
What diagnostic feature is commonly associated with Paget disease seen on radiographs?
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What is the expected serum level profile in individuals affected by Paget disease?
What is the expected serum level profile in individuals affected by Paget disease?
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What is the most sensitive indicator of altered brain function after an injury?
What is the most sensitive indicator of altered brain function after an injury?
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What distinguishes a coup injury from a contrecoup injury?
What distinguishes a coup injury from a contrecoup injury?
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Which of the following factors is crucial for diagnosing a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Which of the following factors is crucial for diagnosing a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
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Which pupil reflex change early after a brain injury might indicate increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Which pupil reflex change early after a brain injury might indicate increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
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What does the absence of a corneal reflex indicate in a brain-injured person?
What does the absence of a corneal reflex indicate in a brain-injured person?
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What is indicated by a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 9 to 12?
What is indicated by a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 9 to 12?
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Which type of intracranial injury is characterized by a localized collection of blood within the cranium?
Which type of intracranial injury is characterized by a localized collection of blood within the cranium?
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What is the primary role of active vitamin D in the body?
What is the primary role of active vitamin D in the body?
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Which condition develops specifically in growing children due to defective bone mineralization?
Which condition develops specifically in growing children due to defective bone mineralization?
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Which of the following symptoms is not typically associated with osteomalacia in adults?
Which of the following symptoms is not typically associated with osteomalacia in adults?
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What common dietary deficiency can lead to vitamin D deficiency, potentially resulting in osteomalacia?
What common dietary deficiency can lead to vitamin D deficiency, potentially resulting in osteomalacia?
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What is a physiological response triggered by low serum calcium levels due to vitamin D deficiency?
What is a physiological response triggered by low serum calcium levels due to vitamin D deficiency?
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Which statement best describes the difference between myelomeningocele and meningocele?
Which statement best describes the difference between myelomeningocele and meningocele?
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In which anatomical areas might significant deformation occur as a result of rickets?
In which anatomical areas might significant deformation occur as a result of rickets?
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What is the primary pathogenic mechanism involved in spina bifida?
What is the primary pathogenic mechanism involved in spina bifida?
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Which condition is characterized by a decrease in serum calcium, phosphate, and an increase in alkaline phosphatase?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in serum calcium, phosphate, and an increase in alkaline phosphatase?
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In which region of the body do myelomeningoceles most frequently occur?
In which region of the body do myelomeningoceles most frequently occur?
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Which of the following best characterizes the clinical features associated with spina bifida?
Which of the following best characterizes the clinical features associated with spina bifida?
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What is the consequence of prolonged vitamin D deficiency in adults?
What is the consequence of prolonged vitamin D deficiency in adults?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the differences in bone conditions between osteomalacia and rickets?
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Which of the following is true regarding the ethnic prevalence of neural tube defects?
Which of the following is true regarding the ethnic prevalence of neural tube defects?
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What non-dietary factor commonly contributes to vitamin D deficiency?
What non-dietary factor commonly contributes to vitamin D deficiency?
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Which of the following accurately describes anencephaly?
Which of the following accurately describes anencephaly?
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Which aspect of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is primarily affected?
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What is a common complication associated with myelomeningocele due to infection risk?
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Which factor contributes to the recurrence rate of neural tube defects in subsequent pregnancies?
Which factor contributes to the recurrence rate of neural tube defects in subsequent pregnancies?
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Which of the following accurately describes the typical progression of joint involvement in hematogenous osteomyelitis?
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What is a key characteristic of pannus formation in rheumatoid arthritis?
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In the context of osteoporosis, what differentiates it from osteopenia?
In the context of osteoporosis, what differentiates it from osteopenia?
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Which of the following is a common radiographic finding in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following is a common radiographic finding in rheumatoid arthritis?
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What is a consequence of recurrent vertebral fractures in osteoporosis?
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Which statement is true about the initial symptoms of hematogenous osteomyelitis in children?
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In osteoporotic patients, which regions are most commonly affected by fractures?
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What is a typical manifestation of chronic rheumatoid arthritis affecting the hand?
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Which clinical feature is typically seen in patients with chronic arthritis?
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Which condition is characterized by a decrease in bone mass without yet being severe enough to increase fracture risk?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in bone mass without yet being severe enough to increase fracture risk?
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What is the best timing for making a TBI diagnosis to ensure accuracy?
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Which condition reflects a significant indicator of altered brain function?
Which condition reflects a significant indicator of altered brain function?
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What characterizes a contrecoup injury compared to a coup injury?
What characterizes a contrecoup injury compared to a coup injury?
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What does an absence of the corneal reflex indicate?
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What condition is characterized by a localized collection of blood within the cranium?
What condition is characterized by a localized collection of blood within the cranium?
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Which pupil reflex abnormality could indicate potential brain herniation?
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What type of injury results from a loss of consciousness during a fall?
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What is a significant complication associated with Paget disease that affects the prognosis?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the bone characteristics in Paget disease?
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Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase levels in Paget disease indicate what about the bone activity?
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase levels in Paget disease indicate what about the bone activity?
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How does Paget disease typically progress over time?
How does Paget disease typically progress over time?
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Which geographic and demographic trend is associated with Paget disease?
Which geographic and demographic trend is associated with Paget disease?
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What condition develops after repeated head trauma and is characterized by tau-containing neurofibrillary tangles?
What condition develops after repeated head trauma and is characterized by tau-containing neurofibrillary tangles?
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Which of the following describes the loss of visual field on the paralyzed side following a cerebrovascular accident?
Which of the following describes the loss of visual field on the paralyzed side following a cerebrovascular accident?
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Which intervention should be initiated during the acute phase of recovery from motor deficits?
Which intervention should be initiated during the acute phase of recovery from motor deficits?
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What is the primary cause of posttraumatic hydrocephalus?
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What common sensory disturbance may occur in conjunction with motor paralysis after a stroke?
What common sensory disturbance may occur in conjunction with motor paralysis after a stroke?
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What term is used to describe the phenomenon of elevated intracranial pressure resulting from brain injury?
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What neurological event is characterized by paroxysmal abnormal or excessive electrical discharges?
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What is the typical manifestation of chronic traumatic encephalopathy observed in brain imaging?
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What facilitates the rehabilitation process for patients recovering from motor deficits?
What facilitates the rehabilitation process for patients recovering from motor deficits?
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Which type of seizure is characterized by a series of seizures with no recovery period?
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What is a common manifestation of generalized seizures that involves loss of consciousness?
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Which factor is NOT recognized as a risk factor for developing seizures?
Which factor is NOT recognized as a risk factor for developing seizures?
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What is the primary pathological feature of Alzheimer's disease?
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In the context of seizures, what is the term for the subjective sense of an impending seizure?
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Which type of seizure involves no alteration in consciousness and can have motor or sensory symptoms?
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Which of the following accurately describes atypical absence seizures?
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Which statement accurately describes the role of tau protein in Alzheimer's disease?
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What is the altered state of consciousness following an epileptic seizure called?
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Which seizure type is characterized by muscle jerking without a loss of consciousness?
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What primary dysfunction results from the presence of anti-ACh receptor antibodies in myasthenia gravis?
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Which clinical manifestation is most indicative of myasthenia gravis as compared to other myopathies?
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In which age group is the female-to-male ratio for myasthenia gravis predominantly 2:1?
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What is a characteristic finding on electrophysiologic studies for diagnosing myasthenia gravis?
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What abnormality is approximately found in 10% of patients with myasthenia gravis?
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Which mechanism is primarily attributed to autoantibodies against muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase?
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What is the primary impact of postsynaptic membrane alterations due to anti-ACh receptor antibodies?
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What symptom commonly occurs in patients with antibodies against muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase?
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What type of muscle weakness is typically observed in dermatomyositis?
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What fundamental difference distinguishes myasthenia gravis from typical myopathies regarding muscle involvement?
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Study Notes
Disease of the Peripheral and Central Nervous System
- Missing slides cover cellular structure, diffuse axonal injury, spinal cord injury, and vascular malformations
- Key topics emphasized include Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bell's palsy, Carpal tunnel/compression neuropathies, Myasthenia Gravis, Muscular Dystrophies, and Neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2.
- Topics also covered include Cerebral Edema, Increased ICP, Neural tube defects and folate, assessing brain injury
Cranial Nerve Function
- Axons are the primary target of damage in peripheral neuropathies over time
- Damage may outpace repair, leading to progressive loss of axons
- Toxic and metabolic insults often cause "dying-back" damage
- Electrophysiologic hallmark of these neuropathies is reduced signal amplitude.
Demyelination
- Schwann cells and their myelin sheaths are the targets in demyelinating disorders
- Myelin degrades in a random pattern, causing discontinuous damage
- Regeneration forms shorter, thinner myelin sheaths
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Can result in skull fractures, parenchymal injury, and vascular injury
- Magnitude and location of damage depends on force, object shape, head motion during impact, and whether the injury is blunt or penetrating
- TBI diagnosis is usually made within 24 hrs of injury
- Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess level of consciousness via eye opening, verbal response, and motor response, with higher scores indicating better consciousness
Skull Fractures
- A displaced skull fracture occurs when fractured bone displaces into the cranial cavity further than the thickness of the bone
- Resistance varies depending on the thickness of the cranial bones
- Symptoms can be in lower cranial nerves and cervical spinal cord, including orbital and mastoid hematoma or CSF leakage and infection
- Usually caused by impact to the skull's occiput or sides of the head
Concussion
- Mild TBI common in military personnel and athletes with no evidence of structural injury
- Symptoms include altered consciousness, loss of consciousness for under 30 minutes, and no brain damage on CT scan
- Symptoms: headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, cognitive and emotional disturbances
- Can lead to postconcussive symptoms with cognitive impairment due to repetitive injuries or chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Contusion
- Damage from transmitted kinetic energy resulting in brain bruising and laceration (tearing)
- Trauma to the brain surface by a blow typically produces a coup injury on the point of contact and a contrecoup injury on the opposite side of the brain
- Hemorrhage may extend into the subarachnoid space resulting in a coup injury, on the side of impact, or a contrecoup injury, on the opposite side of impact
Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke
- Stroke is acute neurologic signs from vascular cause lasting more than 24 hours
- Ischemic strokes, caused by reduced blood flow, are most common
- Hemorrhagic strokes, result from ruptured blood vessels
- Risk factors include hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking, and advancing age
- Symptoms vary by location of the stroke and can include hemiplegia, hemisensory loss, or visual field blindness
Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Common cause is usually a ruptured saccular aneurysm, with bleeding into the subarachnoid space
- Hypertension, recreational drug use and acute alcohol intoxication can also be factors
- Subarachnoid hemorrhages typically occur in the 5th decade of life and are slightly more common in females.
- Characterized by severe headache and loss of consciousness
- Subsequent ischemic damage from vasospasm is possible
Vascular Malformations
- Can be in the form of arteriovenous malformations(AVMs) or cavernous malformations (CM)
- AVMs are tangled networks of vascular channels with high blood flow due to arteriovenous shunting and CMs are distended, loosely organized channels.
- CM lesions are more common bilaterally and are most commonly found in the cerebellum, pons and subcortical areas
Stroke Sequence
- Motor deficits include flaccidity or paralysis and usually occur contralateral to the side of the stroke
- Sensory disturbances occur in the same locations as motor paralysis which may involve neglect or visual impairment.
- Sensory loss involves the same side of each eye causing homonymous hemianopsia
Epilepsy
- Characterized by recurrent, paroxysmal, excessive cortical electrical discharges.
- Seizures can involve a portion of the brain, leading to localized symptoms, or encompass the whole brain (generalized).
- Types of seizures include absence (especially in children), myoclonic (brief jerks), atonic (sudden loss of muscle tone), and tonic-clonic (grand mal)
Dementia
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, increasing with age.
- Characterized by amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles of abnormal proteins accumulating in specific brain regions, leading to progressive memory loss, impairment of judgment and behavior changes
- Vascular dementia results from damaged brain blood vessels and reduced oxygen.
- Symptoms include difficulty with memory, thinking, and behavior, reading, and writing, loss of interest, and personality changes
Edema
- Vasogenic edema is a result of blood-brain barrier disruption
- Cytoxic edema is a result of neuronal injury, glial cells or endothelial cells damaging their cell membranes
- Both affect the ventricles which could lead to herniation
Hydrocephalus
- Results from excessive cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricular system
- Impaired CSF flow or resorption which eventually expands the ventricles, increasing intracranial pressure
- In infants, head enlargement occurs prior to suture closure.
Multiple Sclerosis
- Autoimmune disorder causing demyelination of brain and spinal cord white matter.
- Characterized by periods of neurologic deficits which can include visual loss, pain, fatigue, coordination difficulty, muscle weakness, numbness and memory problems.
Parkinson's Disease
- Associated with a loss of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra, affecting the basal ganglia
- Causes motor impairment, such as tremors, muscle rigidity, and slow movement
- Often presents with a characteristic shuffling gait (but not always)
- About 10-15% of individuals with the disease eventually develop dementia
Spinal Bifid
- Midline malformations that involve the neural tissue, meninges and sometimes overlying bones or soft tissue.
- Defects can be a flat, disorganize segment or sometimes an asymptomatic bony defect (spina bifida occulta).
- Can be myelomeningocele (extension from the neural tube), encephalocele (part of the brain extending through the skull) and sometimes meningocele
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Progressive neuromuscular disorder characterized by damage to upper and lower motor neurons, often caused by a toxic protein accumulation.
- The disease causes damage resulting in muscle weakness and denervation, symptoms can vary but usually start with muscle weakness of the hands which worsens over time including issues with swallowing, speaking, and breathing
Bell's Palsy
- Idiopathic facial nerve paralysis
- Rapid onset of unilateral facial weakness
- Symptoms typically resolve on their own in a few weeks
Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Characterized by sudden, brief, and excruciating facial pain, in one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve.
Inflammatory Neuropathies
- Conditions broadly categorized as immune-mediated diseases causing peripheral nerve inflammation
- Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demmyelating neuropathy, and Herpes Zoster are some examples of this category.
Compression Neuropathies
- Result from chronic pressure on a peripheral nerve.
- Examples include carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve compression at the wrist), ulnar nerve entrapment (at the elbow), and peroneal nerve entrapment (at the knee).
Myasthenia Gravis
- Autoimmune neuromuscular junction disorder resulting in muscle weakness.
- Characterized by fluctuating weakness that worsens with use, affecting extraocular muscles frequently, and often accompanied by thymic abnormalities.
Muscular Dystrophy
- Group of inherited muscle disorders causing progressive muscle damage
- Symptoms include muscle weakness and often times muscle enlargement (pseudohypertrophy)
- Various forms including Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, and limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
Schwannomas
- Benign nerve sheath tumors involving Schwann cell differentiation.
- May be located in the cerebellopontine angle (affecting hearing and balance) and elsewhere; affecting the spine or cranial nerves
- Tumors primarily cause symptoms from compression
- Common genetic association with neurofibromatosis.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2
- Are inherited disorders that lead to tumors growing along the nerves or in other parts of the body
- Neurofibromatosis type 1 characterized by a number of cutaneous lesions and an increased risk of several types of tumors, while NF2 is characterized by acoustic neuromas and other intracranial tumors
Huntington's Disease (HD)
- Inherited disorder characterized by a progressive movement disorder and dementia.
- Results from repeated repeats in the huntingtin gene leading to an accumulation of abnormal proteins that affect the brain cells.
- Symptoms appear typically in the fourth or fifth decades and are characterized by progressive, involuntary movements and cognitive decline.
Osteomyelitis
- Bone infection
- Occurs when bacteria enter the bone tissue, either through the bloodstream, open fractures or penetrating injuries
- May also present with fever, malaise, and pain
Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Gradual breakdown and damage of articular cartilage
- Symptoms: pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, commonly affecting weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips
Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Autoimmune disorder that primarily targets joints
- Results in chronic inflammation and destruction of cartilage and bone.
- Often presents with fatigue, stiffness, and joint pain, typically affecting joints symmetrically.
Osteoporosis
- Bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures
- Associated with age and hormonal changes, particularly in postmenopausal women.
- Symptoms often do not appear until later in life and may include back pain, fractures, loss of height etc.
Gout
- Arthropathy characterized by acute attacks of painful inflammation, frequently localized to a single joint
- Caused by excess uric acid, forming needle-shaped urate crystals in the joints and surrounding tissues.
Paget's Disease
- Progressive bone remodeling disorder
- Characterized by excessive bone turnover
- Results in abnormally thick, but weakened, bones
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Hereditary connective tissue disorders characterized by stretchy skin, hypermobile joints and possible fragile blood vessels
- May involve ligaments, tendons, or blood vessels
Ewing Sarcoma
- Malignant bone tumor, particularly affecting children and young adults
- Characterized by a lytic bone lesion often located in the shaft of long bones and by a periosteal reaction creating "onionskin" layers around the tumor
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