Gadolinium - A chemical compound which can be administered to a person undergoing a MRI procedure, to enhance the distinction between new vs old lesions. It also increases the scan's sensitivity , which enables the imaging of lesions that would be missed on unenhanced T1 and T2 scans. Neurons are large cells with appropriately large nuclei. Patches of Basophilic material and pigment are often seen in Ganglion Cell CytoPlasm . Gene - The biological unit of Heredity.
Genes determine the structure and function of all proteins in the body.
In turn, these proteins govern body shape and function. Genetic Determinant - The unique Antigens that identify all Cells as Self , due to Heredity, ie, HLA , to the Immune System. The sensation of feeling a tight band around your trunk that is experienced by some MSers. Glands - A collection of Cells specialized to secrete materials unrelated to their ordinary needs. For instance, the Salivary Gland is a collection of Cells that secrete Saliva.