Question

The prodrug dipivefrin is converted to this compound in a treatment for open-angle glaucoma no longer available in the US. This compound is added to local anesthetics to both increase their duration and reduce bleeding. A methyl group in this compound is replaced with an isopropyl group in the bradycardia medication isoproterenol. This compound is only found in tissues that express (*) PNMT, which methylates its precursor. COMT converts this compound into metanephrine, elevated levels of which are indicative of pheochromocytoma. Although (-5[1])this compound is the namesake of alpha and beta receptors, it is not the principal sympathetic hormone. For 10 points, name this hormone produced in the medulla (10[1])of a pair of organs found (10[1])above the kidneys. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: epinephrine [or adrenaline]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Darryl WangRochester ACornell Wind80-5
Cade ReinbergerRITCornell Earth10710
Forrest WeintraubColumbia Ly-αRochester C11310
Gianna PetineRochester BCornell Fire11710

Summary

2023 ILLIAC (Cornell)2023-10-21Y475%0%25%112.33
2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite)2023-10-21Y8100%13%13%105.50