nerve cell
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These enzymes play an important role in breaking down acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that helps nerve cells communicate.
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Grey matter contains nerve cell bodies and plays a key role in processing information, controlling movement, and supporting memory and emotional regulation.
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These conditions gradually damage nerve cells in the brain, and symptoms worsen over time.
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The condition is a long-term, progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys dopamine-producing nerve cells, which are critical for controlled, fluid movement.
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Without it, nerve cells do not form or migrate properly.
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