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 directs this molecule from the VTA in the midbrain to the nucleus accumbens (10[1])(“a-cum-bens”) and amygdala. (10[2])This (10[1])catecholamine is a precursor to norepinephrine. (-5[1])This (-5[1])neurotransmitter is deficient (-5[1])in those suffering from Parkinson’s disease. (10[1])Addiction to cocaine (10[1])primarily decreases reuptake of this neurotransmitter. (10[1])For 10 points, name this neurotransmitter involved in the reward pathway that, alongside serotonin, causes the brain to feel pleasure. (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: dopamine [accept DA or 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine or Oxytyramine, prompt on Intropen or Revivan]
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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
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Kieran FreedU of Rochester ASyracuse4510
Alec RisoCornell DCornell A4710
Nora MahoneyU of Rochester BRIT B4710
Joseph TabaskoBinghamton CCornell C4810
Steven VicoriaBinghamton ARIT C54-5
Elizabeth LarkinCornell FPenn State55-5
Brian ChenCornell GESF58-5
Nayel TekleCornell BRIT A6410
Anna KuangCornell EBinghamton B6710
Ivy PenreeESFCornell G7310
Victor BenderPenn StateCornell F9310
Jude Mejia-VazquezRIT CBinghamton A9410