Chapter 17, Problem 4TYC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The consequences of virus destruction on the spiral ganglion, the vestibular nucleus, the motor fiber of cranial nerve VIII and VII, and the posterior horns of spinal cord segments L3 through S5.

Introduction:

Some of the viruses invade the nervous system. They either directly destroy the cells of the central nervous system, and cause swelling in the nerves or they incite the body's immune system to attack its nerves. Herpesvirus is the most common example that exposes the nervous system.