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_____ Is a Disease Characterized by the Presence of Gastrin-Containing

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_____ is a disease characterized by the presence of gastrin-containing tumors (gastrinomas) and ulceration of the GI tract.


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Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Terminal Branches

The ends of axons in the nervous system, responsible for releasing neurotransmitters to send signals to other neurons or muscles.

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