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Regarding Potential Biological Processes Associated with Anxiety Disorders, Some Researchers

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Regarding potential biological processes associated with anxiety disorders, some researchers believe that some people have highly reactive nervous systems that quickly produce anxiety responses to environmental stressors. The people may have abnormally low levels of the ___________ transmitter gama-aminobutyric acid (GABA) activity in the amygdala.


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Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and metabolic machinery necessary for neural functions.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body toward other neurons or muscles.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and metabolic machinery necessary for maintaining cell functions.

Soma

In biology, refers to the body of an organism, distinguishing from its germ cells or psyche. In literature, may refer to a narcotic substance used to induce euphoria or oblivion.

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