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idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating diseases
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Central pontine myelinolysis
Tabes Dorsalis
transverse myelitis
Devic's disease
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Optic neuritis
Leukodystrophies
A demyelinating disease is any disease of the nervous system in which the myelin sheath of neurons is damaged.
Demyelinating describes the effect of the disease, rather than its cause; some demyelinating diseases are caused by genetics, some by infectious agents, some by autoimmune reactions, and some by unknown factors.
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What is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination?
Multiple sclerosis
Which condition is characterized by scattered patches of demyelination nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord?
multiple sclerosis
What condition causes patchy demyelination in the brain and spinal cord?
Multiple Sclerosis.
Which condition is characterized by scattered patches of demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain?
Multiple sclerosis is a condition characterized by scattered patches of demyelination of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. This demyelination disrupts the ability of nerve fibers to conduct electrical impulses, leading to various neurological symptoms.
Condition characterized by scattered patches of demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord?
multiple sclerosis
Which condition is characterized by scattered patches of demyelination of the nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord?
multiple sclerosis
What is demyelinating processes?
Demyelination is the process that erodes the sheath that normally protects nerve cells. This causes a reduction in the nerve impulse conduction. One of the diseases that causes this is multiple sclerosis.
How is Schilder's disease similar to MS?
It resembles multiple sclerosis both in its symptoms (difficulties with movement and speech) and its pathology (widespread demyelination of the brain).
Autoimmune disorder with extensive demyelination?
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by extensive demyelination of the nerve fibers in the central nervous system. The immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, leading to impaired nerve function and potential neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and vision problems. Treatment often involves medications to reduce inflammation and modify the immune response.
Is failure of neuronal growth responsible for multiple sclerosis?
No, failure of neuronal growth does not cause MS. MS is caused by an autoimmune disorder which causes the immune system to attack and destroy the myelin surrounding neurons. These areas of demyelination get covered over by plaques or scars (thus the name multiple sclerosis which means "many scars"). Nerve impulses fail to travel correctly through these areas of demyelination, causing the various symptoms of MS.
Does the multiple sclerosis disease affect the voltage gated channels?
Yes, multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect voltage-gated channels, particularly in neurons. MS is characterized by the demyelination of nerve fibers in the central nervous system, which disrupts the normal conduction of electrical signals. This demyelination can alter the function and distribution of voltage-gated ion channels, leading to impaired neuronal signaling and contributing to the various neurological symptoms associated with the disease.
What does demyelination mean?
Demyelination refers to the loss or damage of the myelin sheath, a protective covering that surrounds nerve fibers in the central and peripheral nervous systems. This process disrupts the efficient transmission of electrical signals between neurons, leading to neurological symptoms and impairments. Conditions such as multiple sclerosis are characterized by demyelination, which can result in various physical and cognitive challenges.
