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The reason for the destruction of myelin in GBS is unknown, although it is thought that the underlying problem is autoimmune in nature
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What causes destruction of the myelin sheath?
The destruction of the myelin sheath can be caused by autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, genetic disorders like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, infections like Guillain-Barre syndrome, and exposure to certain toxins or chemicals. Trauma or injury to the nervous system can also lead to damage to the myelin sheath.
What effect will the destruction of myelin have on the signalling capability of a neuron?
I think that with the destruction of myelin (produced by Oligodendrites in the CNS or the Schwann cells in the PNS that are glial cells that speed up the signal), the signal will be slower or even lost.
What causes GBS?
The exact cause of GBS is not known. However, bacterial or viral infections may be a trigger for its development.
What are progressive destruction of myelin sheaths in the central nervous system is called?
MS
What is the medical term meaning hardening and degeneration of the myelin sheath?
Muscular sclerosis is hardening and degeneration of the myelin sheath. Muscular sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a disorder marked by destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and replacement with hard scar tissue.
A pathological condition in which there is progressive destruction of the myelin sheath?
Demyelinating diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Krabbe's Disease, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome involve degeneration of the myelin sheath. In these conditions, movement is limited to minimal as nerve conduction is reduced due to the loss of efficacy of the myelin.
What causes the symptoms of transverse myelitis?
The symptoms of transverse myelitis are due to damage and/or destruction of the myelin sheath, the fatty white covering of nerve fibers that serves both to insulate the nerve fibers and to speed nervous conduction along them.
Why does destruction of the myelin sheath affect motor control?
The myelin sheeth helps keep signals (like electrical impulses) within the axon so that they can get to the cell body (of the neuron). This is necessary for muscles to contract (to move). If myelin is lost the signal or "electrical impulse" is less and less which has an affect on muscle function because there isn't enough signal to stimulate or "tell" the muslce to move.
What is GBS?
A GBS is a Global positionig system
An autoimmune disease which results in the destruction of myelin sheaths is called?
The autoimmune disease that results in the destruction of myelin sheaths is called multiple sclerosis (MS). This condition leads to disruption in the transmission of signals along the nerves, causing a range of symptoms including weakness, numbness, vision problems, and difficulties with coordination and balance.
What do you call someone who harasses or punishes or causes destruction?
A scourger is someone who harasses, punishes or causes destruction.
What gun causes the most destruction?
Guns do not cause destruction. They may be used by people that cause destruction.
