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What is the process by which the axon is enveloped in concentric layers of Schwann cell plasma membrane?
What is the term for the single axon enveloped by many layers of fused Schwann cell plasma membrane?
What is the structure that forms as a result of the rotation of the mesaxon around the axon?
What is the term for the region of the axon that is not enveloped by the myelin sheath?
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What is the term for the many layers of fused Schwann cell plasma membrane that envelop the axon?
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What is the necessary condition for axons to regenerate?
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What is the primary constraint on axon regeneration?
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What is the term for the segment of myelin produced by each Schwann cell?
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What would prevent axon regeneration from occurring?
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What is the function of the myelin sheath in the context of the axon?
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What is the relationship between the neuronal cell body and axon regeneration?
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What is the implication of axon regeneration being dependent on the neuronal cell body?
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What are the nodes of Ranvier?
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What is the relationship between the internode and the nodes of Ranvier?
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What is the role of the Schwann cells in the context of the axon?
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What is the primary target of injury in axonal neuropathies?
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Which type of neuropathy is most likely caused by direct axonal injury?
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What is a characteristic feature of axonal neuropathies?
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In axonal neuropathies, which structure is most likely to be spared?
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What is the underlying mechanism of axonal neuropathies?
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What is the primary symptom of the condition described?
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What is the most likely impact of the condition on the patient's daily life?
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Which of the following systems is most affected by the condition?
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What is the likely outcome if the condition is left untreated?
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Which of the following is a possible complication of the condition?
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