Difference between revisions of "NEUROPATHY-AXONAL DEGENERATION (DENERVATION)"
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<br/>2. Length-dependent degeneration: most distal part of the axon degenerates (i.e. it 'dies back'). | <br/>2. Length-dependent degeneration: most distal part of the axon degenerates (i.e. it 'dies back'). | ||
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<br/>3. The longest nerves (i.e. those that reach the toes/feet) are the first to be affected. | <br/>3. The longest nerves (i.e. those that reach the toes/feet) are the first to be affected. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:29, 21 March 2023
SUMMARY
1. Wallerian degeneration: axon & myelin sheath distal to the injury degenerate.
2. Length-dependent degeneration: most distal part of the axon degenerates (i.e. it 'dies back').
3. The longest nerves (i.e. those that reach the toes/feet) are the first to be affected.
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