Meniere's Syndrome Pathophysiology Quiz
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Which of the following is the primary cause of Meniere's syndrome?

  • Over-production of endolymph
  • Failure to absorb endolymph (correct)
  • Swelling of Reisner's membrane
  • Pressure imbalance between compartments

    • What happens to the endolymphatic space in Meniere's syndrome?

  • It contracts due to pressure imbalance
  • It becomes filled with perilymph
  • It expands at the expense of the perilymphatic space (correct)
  • It remains unchanged

    • What is the result of elevated endolymphatic pressure in Meniere's syndrome?

  • Failure to absorb perilymph
  • Blockage in the endolymphatic duct
  • Pressure imbalance between compartments
  • Swelling of the scala media compartment (correct)

    • What is the term used to describe the swelling of Reisner's membrane into the scala vestibuli?

    <p>Endolymphatic hydrops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

    <p>Blockage in the endolymphatic duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the progressive pathology that can occur in severe cases of endolymphatic hydrops?

    <p>Meniere's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the swelling of Reisner's membrane into the scala vestibuli?

    <p>Endolymphatic hydrops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

    <p>Insufficient resorption of fluid in the endolymphatic duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the endolymphatic space in Meniere's syndrome?

    <p>It expands at the expense of the perilymphatic space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of elevated endolymphatic pressure in Meniere's syndrome?

    <p>Swelling of the scala media compartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Meniere's syndrome?

    <p>The endolymphatic space expands at the expense of the perilymphatic space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

    <p>Insufficient resorption of fluid in the endolymphatic duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

    <p>Progressive pathology called Meniere's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the distention of Reisnner's membrane in Meniere's syndrome?

    <p>Fluid accumulation in the scala media compartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to the accumulation of fluid and pressure increase in Meniere's syndrome?

    <p>Insufficient resorption of fluid in the endolymphatic duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

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