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Schwann cell — Structure of a typical neuron Schwann cells wrapped around an axon Dendrite … Wikipedia
Nodes of Ranvier — are known as the gaps (about 1 micrometer in diameter) formed between myelin sheath cells along axons or nerve fibers. OverviewSeveral vertebrate axons are surrounded by a myelin sheath allowing rapid and efficient saltatory propagation of action … Wikipedia
Myelin sheath gap — Drawing of a peripheral nerve axon (labeled axis cylinder ), showing a node of Ranvier along with other features … Wikipedia
Neurofibroma — Classification and external resources Histopathologic image of cutaneous neurofibroma obtained by biopsy ICD 10 D36.1 (ILDS D36.160) … Wikipedia
Nerve guidance conduit — A nerve guidance conduit (also referred to as an artificial nerve conduit or artificial nerve graft, as opposed to an autograft) is an artificial means of guiding axonal regrowth to facilitate nerve regeneration and is one of several clinical… … Wikipedia
Astrocyte — For the cell in the gastrointestinal tract, see Interstitial cell of Cajal. Neuron: Astrocyte Astrocytes can be visualized in culture because they express glial fibrillary acidic protein … Wikipedia
Paul Flechsig — Paul Emil Flechsig (June 29, 1847 July 22, 1929) was a German neuroanatomist, psychiatrist and neuropathologist. Born in Zwickau, he spent over fifty years of his medical career at the University of Leipzig. Although Flechsig contributed much in… … Wikipedia
Myelinopathy — is due to primary destruction of myelin or the myelinating Schwann cells, which leaves the axon intact, but causes an acute failure of impulse conduction.This demyelination slows down or completely blocks the conduction of electrical impulses… … Wikipedia
Neuroactive steroid — Neuroactive steroids (or neurosteroids) rapidly alter neuronal excitability through interaction with neurotransmitter gated ion channels.[1][2] In addition, these steroids may also exert effects on gene expression via intracellular steroid… … Wikipedia
Pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis — Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the myelin (a fatty substance which covers the axons of nerve cells, important for proper nerve conduction) degenerates. At least five characteristics are present in CNS tissues of MS patients:… … Wikipedia
