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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 (10[1])molecule from the VTA in the midbrain to the nucleus accumbens (“a-cum-bens”) and amygdala. (10[1])This catecholamine is a precursor to norepinephrine. This neurotransmitter (10[1])is deficient in those (10[1])suffering (-5[1])from Parkinson’s disease. Addiction to cocaine primarily (10[1])decreases (10[1])reuptake of this neurotransmitter. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this neurotransmitter involved in the reward pathway that, alongside serotonin, (10[1])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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Koji BilbaoDuke AUNC B3410
Asish MadarapuUNC ADuke B4710
Malachi LedfordTusculumLiberty C5610
Orion KellerVirginia Tech ALiberty A6010
Meredie CohenWilliam & MaryVirginia61-5
Brian ZhangUNC CAppalachian State A6810
Jesse MindleNC StateVirginia Tech B6910
Timothy PorterVCUAppalachian State B73-5
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Simon BursteinVirginiaWilliam & Mary9310
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