neuroinflammatory disorders W5 Flashcards
1
Q
microglia and neuroinflammatory disorders?
A
can cause trouble in chronic CNS inflammatory states (eg progressive MS)
2
Q
Uhthoff’s phenomenon?
A
worsening of symptoms in CNS diseases when the body is overheated (eg in fever)
3
Q
effect of innate immune system on nervous system - pathology
A
many cytokines are neurotransmitters or neuromodulators. when they are present in an unregulated way they impair neuronal function - causes patients to become confused (eg delirium)
4
Q
effect of adaptive immune system on nervous system?
A
autoimmune diseases.
eg Guillain Barre Syndrome, MA, MS
