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?

Endolymphatic hydrops Signup and view all the answers

What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

Blockage in the endolymphatic duct Signup and view all the answers

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

Meniere's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

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

Endolymphatic hydrops Signup and view all the answers

What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

Insufficient resorption of fluid in the endolymphatic duct Signup and view all the answers

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

It expands at the expense of the perilymphatic space Signup and view all the answers

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

Swelling of the scala media compartment Signup and view all the answers

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

The endolymphatic space expands at the expense of the perilymphatic space. Signup and view all the answers

What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

Insufficient resorption of fluid in the endolymphatic duct Signup and view all the answers

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

Progressive pathology called Meniere's disease Signup and view all the answers

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

Fluid accumulation in the scala media compartment Signup and view all the answers

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

Insufficient resorption of fluid in the endolymphatic duct Signup and view all the answers

Meniere's Syndrome Pathophysiology Quiz

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

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

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

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

What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

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

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

What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

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

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

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

What can cause endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere's syndrome?

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

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

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

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