Neuropathology — Flashcards

The pathophysiology of headaches is related to release of vasoactive peptides, _____, and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)

The conversion of prions from PrPc (normal) to PrPsc (diseased) can be _____, inherited, or transmitted

One histological feature seen after an ischemic stroke is the presence of _____, which appear between 3 - 5 days

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis will present with _____ and FUS inclusions

One histological feature seen after an ischemic stroke is the presence of _____ which cause liquefactive necrosis, appearing between 1 - 3 days

_____ are glial cells that are responsible for reactive gliosis in response to neural injury

In Punch-drunk syndrome, the gross brain shows some _____ and slight hydrocephalus

Meningioma is a _____ tumor of arachnoid cells

Metachromatic leukodystrophy is characterized by central and peripheral demyelination with subsequent _____ and dementia

On gross examination, glioblastomas are soft and poorly defined with areas of _____ and hemorrhage