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Which condition is characterized by the reactivation of chicken pox in dorsal root ganglia?
Which condition is characterized by the reactivation of chicken pox in dorsal root ganglia?
What is the typical region affected by Tabes dorsali?
What is the typical region affected by Tabes dorsali?
Which nerve disorder can affect axons, myelin, or both?
Which nerve disorder can affect axons, myelin, or both?
What is a common symptom of neuropathy that affects the distal limbs in a glove and stocking pattern?
What is a common symptom of neuropathy that affects the distal limbs in a glove and stocking pattern?
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Which nerve disorder can be caused by an overdose of pyridoxine (vitamin B6)?
Which nerve disorder can be caused by an overdose of pyridoxine (vitamin B6)?
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Which structure within the inner ear detects angular acceleration around three orthogonal axes?
Which structure within the inner ear detects angular acceleration around three orthogonal axes?
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Which nerve disorder is characterized by the slow degeneration of dorsal columns, roots, and ganglia in the spinal cord?
Which nerve disorder is characterized by the slow degeneration of dorsal columns, roots, and ganglia in the spinal cord?
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What is the mechanism by which an overdose of pyridoxine (vitamin B6) causes peripheral neuropathy?
What is the mechanism by which an overdose of pyridoxine (vitamin B6) causes peripheral neuropathy?
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In neuropathy, what is the common pattern of sensory loss and paresthesias that typically occurs?
In neuropathy, what is the common pattern of sensory loss and paresthesias that typically occurs?
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What structure in the inner ear detects angular acceleration along three orthogonal axes?
What structure in the inner ear detects angular acceleration along three orthogonal axes?
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Which autoimmune response can lead to polyneuritis and inflammation affecting multiple nerves?
Which autoimmune response can lead to polyneuritis and inflammation affecting multiple nerves?
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What is a common symptom associated with ganglionopathies?
What is a common symptom associated with ganglionopathies?
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What is the main function of hair cells within the ampulla adjacent to the utricle in the inner ear?
What is the main function of hair cells within the ampulla adjacent to the utricle in the inner ear?
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What is the role of endolymph fluid in detecting head movements?
What is the role of endolymph fluid in detecting head movements?
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What consequence does untreated syphilis have on the spinal cord after 10-30 years?
What consequence does untreated syphilis have on the spinal cord after 10-30 years?
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Which part of the body is typically affected by distal symmetric polyneuropathy?
Which part of the body is typically affected by distal symmetric polyneuropathy?
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What is the function of the semi-circular canals in the inner ear?
What is the function of the semi-circular canals in the inner ear?
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Where are the hair cells responsible for detecting head movements located in the inner ear?
Where are the hair cells responsible for detecting head movements located in the inner ear?
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What happens to the firing rate of hair cell receptors in response to deflection in the utricle?
What happens to the firing rate of hair cell receptors in response to deflection in the utricle?
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How are the cilia of hair cells within the semi-circular canals protected?
How are the cilia of hair cells within the semi-circular canals protected?
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What occurs to the firing rate of hair cell receptors during deceleration?
What occurs to the firing rate of hair cell receptors during deceleration?
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