MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Polyneuropathy only involves the nerve fiber and the nerve root
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F
B
T
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Either A or B
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None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Polyneuropathy is the simultaneous malfunction of many peripheral nerves throughout the body. Infections, toxins, drugs, cancers, nutritional deficiencies, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and other disorders can cause many peripheral nerves to malfunction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neuropathy means a disease of, or damage to nerves. When it occurs outside of the central nervous system (CNS), that is, the brain and spinal cord, it is called a peripheral neuropathy. Mononeuropathy means one nerve is involved. Polyneuropathy means that many nerves in different parts of the body are involved.

Detailed explanation-3: -Summary. Small fiber neuropathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy that affects the small nerve fibers in the skin. This condition usually causes an unpleasant tingling sensation or burning pain in the feet. However, people who have small fiber neuropathy may have reduced sensitivity to heat and certain types of pain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Motor nerves (which control muscle movement) Sensory nerves (which transmit sensory information) Cranial nerves (which connect the head, face, eyes, nose, certain muscles, and ears to the brain) More items

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