Peripheral Neuropathy Facts

Question 1

Hormonal imbalances can disturb normal metabolic processes, leading to swollen tissues that can press on peripheral nerves. _______ and liver disorders can lead to abnormally high amounts of toxic substances in the blood that can damage nerve tissue.

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Answer

Infection

Answer

Liver

Answer

Bladder

Question 2

An estimated 30 percent of people who are HIV-positive develop peripheral neuropathy; 20 percent develop distal neuropathic pain. The small-fiber neuropathies that present with pain, itch, and autonomic symptoms also can be genetic.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

Complex regional pain syndrome is a class of lingering neuropathies where small-fibers are mostly damaged.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

More than 145 types of peripheral neuropathy have been identified, each with its own symptoms and prognosis.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 5

Exercise can deliver more blood, oxygen, and nutrients to far-off _______, improve muscle strength, and limit muscle atrophy.

Accepted Answer

nerve endings

Answer

blood streams

Answer

urination

Answer

digestion

Question 6

_______ neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome are common types of neuropathy from trapped or compressed nerves at the elbow or wrist.

Accepted Answer

Ulnar

Answer

Cancer

Answer

Paralysis

Answer

Peripheral

Question 7

What does the peripheral nervous system do?

Accepted Answer

Transmits messages between the central nervous system and the rest of your body

Answer

Controls the smooth muscles in your blood vessels

Answer

Regulates heart rate and blood pressure

Answer

Controls your heart rate

Answer

Regulates your body's temperature