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Which sensory receptor is most likely affected in a patient diagnosed with Waardenburg syndrome due to a mutation in the PAX-3 gene?
Which sensory receptor is most likely affected in a patient diagnosed with Waardenburg syndrome due to a mutation in the PAX-3 gene?
- Meissner corpuscle
- Lamellated corpuscle
- Ruffini corpuscle (correct)
- Free nerve ending
True or False: Skin does not contain any sensory receptors without the presence of collagen capsules.
True or False: Skin does not contain any sensory receptors without the presence of collagen capsules.
- Depends on the type of skin
- True
- Neither true nor false
- False (correct)
What structure increases surface area to maximize contact in a synapse?
What structure increases surface area to maximize contact in a synapse?
- Myofibrils
- Terminal Bouton (correct)
- Synaptic Cleft
- Perikaryons
Which cells are responsible for providing structural and metabolic support to ganglia?
Which cells are responsible for providing structural and metabolic support to ganglia?
What best describes the structure of a neuromuscular spindle?
What best describes the structure of a neuromuscular spindle?
What type of neuron is primarily involved in conveying sensory information from skin receptors to the central nervous system?
What type of neuron is primarily involved in conveying sensory information from skin receptors to the central nervous system?
In Waardenburg syndrome, which of the following neural structures might exhibit dysregulation due to PAX-3 gene mutations?
In Waardenburg syndrome, which of the following neural structures might exhibit dysregulation due to PAX-3 gene mutations?
Which of the following structures is maximally integrated into touch and pressure sensation?
Which of the following structures is maximally integrated into touch and pressure sensation?
Which statement correctly describes the location and function of Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes?
Which statement correctly describes the location and function of Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes?
In the context of axon regeneration following nerve injury, which statement is true?
In the context of axon regeneration following nerve injury, which statement is true?
What characterizes the rate of axonal regeneration after nerve injury?
What characterizes the rate of axonal regeneration after nerve injury?
Which of the following statements about nerve injury recovery is false?
Which of the following statements about nerve injury recovery is false?
Which condition is associated with the symptoms of hearing impairment and poliosis in a child?
Which condition is associated with the symptoms of hearing impairment and poliosis in a child?
What is true regarding the role of Schwann cells in nerve injury recovery?
What is true regarding the role of Schwann cells in nerve injury recovery?
Which aspect of the Tinel sign is relevant to nerve injury recovery?
Which aspect of the Tinel sign is relevant to nerve injury recovery?
In the context of myelin production, what is a key difference between Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes?
In the context of myelin production, what is a key difference between Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes?
What is the primary function of myelin sheath in large-diameter nerve fibers?
What is the primary function of myelin sheath in large-diameter nerve fibers?
How do Schwann cells contribute to the formation of myelinated fibers?
How do Schwann cells contribute to the formation of myelinated fibers?
What distinguishes myelinated fibers from non-myelinated fibers?
What distinguishes myelinated fibers from non-myelinated fibers?
What is the maximum number of axons that a single oligodendrocyte can myelinate?
What is the maximum number of axons that a single oligodendrocyte can myelinate?
What role does the mesaxon play in non-myelinated axons?
What role does the mesaxon play in non-myelinated axons?
Which type of nerve fibers are typically associated with slower impulse conduction?
Which type of nerve fibers are typically associated with slower impulse conduction?
What are large-diameter nerve fibers primarily found in?
What are large-diameter nerve fibers primarily found in?
Which statement is true about Schwann cells and their myelination of axons?
Which statement is true about Schwann cells and their myelination of axons?
What is the primary function of satellite cells in spinal ganglia?
What is the primary function of satellite cells in spinal ganglia?
Which layer of connective tissue surrounds individual nerve fibers?
Which layer of connective tissue surrounds individual nerve fibers?
In the structure of a spinal ganglion, which type of neuron is primarily found?
In the structure of a spinal ganglion, which type of neuron is primarily found?
What is the primary composition of the epineurium?
What is the primary composition of the epineurium?
What role does the perineurium play in nerve organization?
What role does the perineurium play in nerve organization?
What is the significance of the node of Ranvier in nerve fibers?
What is the significance of the node of Ranvier in nerve fibers?
Which of the following statements about spinal ganglia is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about spinal ganglia is incorrect?
What type of tissue surrounds a group of axons forming a nerve fascicle?
What type of tissue surrounds a group of axons forming a nerve fascicle?
What is the primary function of the internode in myelinated axons?
What is the primary function of the internode in myelinated axons?
Which statement best describes the node of Ranvier?
Which statement best describes the node of Ranvier?
What structure forms the outermost layer of a fascicle in a nerve?
What structure forms the outermost layer of a fascicle in a nerve?
How do Schwann cells contribute to the formation of myelin?
How do Schwann cells contribute to the formation of myelin?
What is the term used to describe the gaps between adjacent segments of myelin?
What is the term used to describe the gaps between adjacent segments of myelin?
What role do voltage-gated sodium channels play at the nodes of Ranvier?
What role do voltage-gated sodium channels play at the nodes of Ranvier?
In light microscopy, how can individual nerve fibers/axons be identified?
In light microscopy, how can individual nerve fibers/axons be identified?
Which of the following best describes the term 'mesaxon'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'mesaxon'?
Study Notes
Schwann Cells and Oligodendrocytes
- Schwann cells are located in the peripheral nervous system (PNS), while oligodendrocytes are found in the central nervous system (CNS).
- A single Schwann cell myelinates one segment of an axon, wrapping around it multiple times.
- Oligodendrocytes can myelinate multiple segments of one axon and several axons simultaneously.
Axonal Regeneration
- Following a traumatic injury to the radial nerve, axonal regeneration occurs at a rate of approximately 100 mm per day.
- Regeneration happens in the segment distal to the site of damage and is accompanied by Schwann cell proliferation.
- This process is related to the degeneration and phagocytosis of the endoneurium.
Waardenburg Syndrome
- A 2-year-old diagnosed with Waardenburg syndrome exhibits hearing impairment, poliosis, heterochromia, and facial dysmorphisms.
- This genetic condition is associated with a mutation in the PAX-3 gene, impacting neural crest differentiation.
- Possible affected structures include neuronal and satellite cells in the spinal ganglion.
Sensory Receptors
- The dermis contains various sensory receptors, including:
- Ruffini corpuscles: responds to pressure and touch.
- Free nerve endings: detect pain and temperature.
- Lamellated corpuscles: responsive to vibration.
- Meissner’s corpuscles: detect light touch.
Neuromuscular Spindle
- Neuromuscular spindles help regulate skeletal muscle tone through the spinal stretch reflex.
- They consist of 2-10 modified skeletal muscle fibers, known as intrafusal fibers.
Myelinated vs. Non-Myelinated Nerve Fibers
- Myelinated fibers enable faster impulse conduction through saltatory conduction, characterized by nodes of Ranvier.
- Non-myelinated fibers have slower conduction speeds and are enveloped by a single layer of Schwann cell cytoplasm.
Nerve Structure and Organization
- Endoneurium: loose vascular tissue surrounding individual nerve fibers.
- Perineurium: fibrous layer encasing nerve fascicles and regulating diffusion.
- Epineurium: outer layer containing multiple nerve fascicles, blood vessels, and adipose tissue.
Spinal Ganglion
- Spinal ganglia house cell bodies of primary sensory neurons, primarily pseudo-unipolar in form.
- These neurons are surrounded by satellite cells that provide structural and metabolic support.
- Spinal ganglia are situated along the posterior nerve roots, encapsulated by connective tissue continuous with perineural and epineural sheaths.
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Explore the differences between Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes in the nervous system through this quiz. Understand their functions, locations, and how they contribute to myelination in peripheral and central nervous systems. Test your knowledge on neurobiology concepts!
