Disorders of myelination/Repetitorium

Concepts: Formation and function of the myelin sheath

Demyelinating and dysmyelinating disorders

• Slowing of AP propagation - desynchronization of conduction
• Incomplete nerve fiber isolation - AP propagation with decrement - AP skipping
• Limitation of mechanical protection

Central and peripheral demyelination

Major causes

• Sclerosis multiplex
• Diabetes mellitus

References

Related articles

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Chronic complications of diabetes

Source

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