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

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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jeffery XuGeorgia Tech DTennessee A2210
Tianyu XuGeorgia Tech AFurman54-5
Aaryan TomarGeorgia Tech CBelmont54-5
Sanbodh SinhaVanderbilt BAuburn B5610
Blake EnwillerVanderbilt AAlabama A6310
Akajiugo AmucheaziSouthernSouth Carolina B6310
Daniel ChenEmory OxfordEmory A6410
Monish JampalaGeorgia Tech BAuburn C6410
Allen XuGeorgia Tech EMississippi State A6510
Henry TurnerClemson BTennessee B7310
Aaron TaylorMissisippi StateGeorgia Tech B77-5
Tommy NguyenBelmontGeorgia Tech C9310
Thomas HydornFurmanGeorgia Tech A9410
Monish JampalaGeorgia Tech BMissisippi State11510