In cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome, what does the pathophysiology include?
A) Damage and loss of function in the motor neurons of the spinal cord and medulla
B) Encephalopathy, with disorientation, headache, and coma
C) Infection and inflammation of the motor cortex
D) Inflammation and demyelination of peripheral nerves, leading to ascending paralysis

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Guillain-Barré syndrome is characterized by inflammation and demyelination of peripheral nerves, which leads to ascending paralysis.

In Cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, What Does the Pathophysiology Include