Question

Receptors for this molecule contain two binding pockets that both interact with the agonist Rotigotine. Apo-morphine is a non-selective agonist of this molecule that is involved in the nigro-striatal pathway. The mesolimbic pathway (10[1])directs this molecule from the VTA in the midbrain to the nucleus accumbens (“a-cum-bens”) and amygdala. This catecholamine (-5[1])is a precursor to norepinephrine. This neurotransmitter is deficient in those suffering from Parkinson’s disease. (10[1])Addiction to cocaine primarily (10[1])decreases reuptake of this neurotransmitter. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this neurotransmitter involved in the reward pathway that, alongside serotonin, causes the brain to feel pleasure. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: dopamine [accept DA or 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine or Oxytyramine, prompt on Intropen or Revivan]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Rahul Jogadhenu (DII)UCLA CClaremont C3210
Nikola Wu (DII)UCLA AUCLA E49-5
Ishan Pachauri (DII)UCLA DUCSD6410
Anna Figge (DII)Claremont BUSC6810
Ivan Karp (UG)UCLA BClaremont A73-5
Aarav Kakad (DII)UCLA EUCLA A9410
Annika Larson (DII)Claremont AUCLA B9410

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2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY9100%0%33%64.22
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY8100%0%38%60.88
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY6100%0%17%69.33
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY11100%0%27%70.18
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY9100%0%22%67.56
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY5100%0%40%70.40
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY8100%0%63%83.25