AXONAL REACTION
\ˈaksɒnə͡l ɹɪˈakʃən], \ˈaksɒnəl ɹɪˈakʃən], \ˈa_k_s_ɒ_n_əl ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Pathologic changes that occur in the axon and cell body of a neuron proximal to an axonal lesion. The process is characterized by central chromatolysis which features flattening and displacement of the nucleus, loss of Nissl bodies, and cellular edema. Central chromatolysis primarily occurs in lower motor neurons.
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.