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. (10[1])The mesolimbic pathway (10[1])directs this molecule from the VTA in the midbrain to the nucleus accumbens (10[1])(“a-cum-bens”) and (10[1])amygdala. This catecholamine is a precursor to norepinephrine. This neurotransmitter is deficient in those (-5[1])suffering from Parkinson’s disease. (10[1]-5[1])Addiction to cocaine primarily decreases reuptake of this neurotransmitter. For 10 points, (-5[1])name this neurotransmitter involved in the reward pathway (10[1])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
Mikolai Davis (DII)Ohio State B (DII) Michigan State B 2910
Evan Davies (UG)Miami A (UG) West Virginia B (UG) 3210
Matthew Kelley (DII)Michigan D (UG)Michigan A (UG) 4510
Pratham Banushali (DII)West Virginia A (UG) Miami C (DII) 4610
Beckett Gilmore (DII)Jefferson County Scholars (DII)Michigan State A 60-5
Oliver Thompson (DII)CWRU C (UG)CWRU B (DII) 6410
Alan Lee (UG)CWRU A (UG) Michigan C 64-5
Mark Lee (DII)Michigan B (UG)Ohio State C (DII) 76-5
Jason Thieu (DII)Michigan State A Jefferson County Scholars (DII)8410
Mohamed Musa (DII)Ohio State C (DII) Michigan B (UG)9310
Elijah Quan (DII)Michigan C CWRU A (UG) 9410