Which neurotransmitter is a biogenic amine, but not a catecholamine?

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Q: Explain and Illustrate

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Q: What causes the dopamine deficiency?

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A: Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that allow neurons (nerve cells) in the brain and other…

Q: What is Serotonin?

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Q: What are the characteristics of receptors binding to messengers?

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Q: What biochemical changes are required to convert tyrosine to (a)  norepinephrine and (b)…

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Q: What is a toxic phospholipase?

A: Phospholipases are hydrolytic enzymes that hydrolyze phospholipids into fatty acids and glycerol.

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Q: How do neurons uses neurotransmitters like dopamine? What do neurons do when L-DOPA is added?

A: Neurons (nerve cell) are defined as the fundamental and basic units of the brain and the nervous…

Q: Define phospholipases.

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Q: What do eicosanoids include?

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Q: List the effects of the second messenger?

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Q: The phosphodiesterase that catalyzes hydrolysis of cyclic AMP is inhibited by caffeine. What overall…

A: Phosphodiesterase (PDE) is an enzyme that breaks a phosphodiester bond. Usually, PDE refers to…

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Q: The cyclic AMP (second messenger) of signal transmission is very reactive and breaks down rapidly…

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Q: Explain the mechanism of action and regulation of monoamine messengers.

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Q: Describe Cyclic AMP second messenger system?

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Q: Name one of the differences between neurotransmitters (non-peptides) and neuropeptides.

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Q: TRUE or FALSE GABA is methylated norepinephrine; together both are considered catecholamines.

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Q: What is phospholipase C?

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Q: The structures of norepinephrine and epinephrine differ by a single methyl group . Knowing what you…

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Q: What is a choroid?

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Q: What feature do all second messengers have in common?

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Q: Endocrine Ligand acting on intracellular rec should be: O Hydrophilic O Hydrophobic O Amphipathic O…

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Q: Describe the synthesis of catecholamines from tyrosine?

A: A catecholamine is defined as an organic compound which is a monoamine neurotransmitter.…