If weight is lost in the initial 6 months of therapy or is maintained after the initial weight loss phase, this should be considered a success and the drug may be continued. Orlistat is a reversible inhibitor of gastric and pancreatic lipases.
A neuron is a nerve cell. The brain is made up of approximately 100 billion neurons. Neurons are similar to other cells in the body in some ways such as: 1  Neurons are surrounded by a membrane.2  Neurons have a nucleus that contains genes.3  Neurons contain cytoplasm, mitochondria and other organelles.he brain is made up of approximately 100 billion neurons. Neurons are similar to other cells in the body in some ways such as: 1  Neurons are surrounded by a membrane. 2  Neurons have a nucleus that contains genes.
Cells of the Nervous System. The nervous system is made up of two types of cells: neurons and glia. Neurons Neurons are the fundamental cellular unit of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).Essential features of neurons: 1  The purpose of neurons is to receive, process, and transfer information. 2  This information is made up of chemical or electrical signals.eurons are the fundamental cellular unit of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). Essential features of neurons: 1  The purpose of neurons is to receive, process, and transfer information. 2  This information is made up of chemical or electrical signals.