Match the disorder with its description.
-neuritis
A)pain radiating down the back of the thigh and leg
B)stiffness in the neck and headache
C)inflammation of a nerve
D)pain along a nerve tract
E)loss of sensation

Question

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Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve.

Answer: A
 Pain radiating down the back of the thigh and leg is a description of sciatica, which can be caused by neuritis.

Answer: E
 Loss of sensation can also occur with neuritis.

Answer: B or D
 Stiffness in the neck and headache can be a symptom of meningitis, which is not specifically related to neuritis. Pain along a nerve tract is a general symptom that can occur with many different conditions, not just neuritis.

Match the Disorder with Its Description