Types of neuroendocrine tumors. Various types of neuroendocrine tumors can occur in many places in the body and grow differently. Many NETs first appear in the lungs or the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, pancreas, appendix, intestines, colon and rectum. NETs may also appear in the thymus, thyroid gland, adrenal gland and pituitary gland.
Ricin is a type of biological toxin that is predominantly derived from the bean of the castor plant. Log in to see link for more information. Ricin is a type of biological toxin that is predominantly derived from the bean of the castor plant. Log in to see link for more information.
The U.S. military categorizes toxins as biological agents. However, other countries or groups may con-sider toxins to be more similar to chemical agents. Toxins are in a gray area because they are non-living substances, similar to chemical compounds, but are produced by living organisms.