Disorders of myelination/Repetitorium
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Concepts: Formation and function of the myelin sheath
Demyelinating and dysmyelinating disorders[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
Major causes
- Sclerosis multiplex
- Diabetes mellitus
References[edit | edit source]
Related articles[edit | edit source]
Source[edit | edit source]
- VÍZEK, Martin. Repetitorium [online]. [cit. 2012-01-17]. <https://web.archive.org/web/20130512032641/http://pf.lf2.cuni.cz/vyuka/repetitorium.html>.
