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

ANSWER: dopamine [accept DA or 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine or Oxytyramine, prompt on Intropen or Revivan]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Neilesh Shroti (UG)Columbia BRutgers B4710
Rohit Chintala (DII)Maryland B (DII)Fordham A54-5
Nolan Keating (DII)Lehigh B (DII)Columbia J (DII)63-5
Olin Bose (DII)Columbia A (UG)Bard A (UG)6410
Sidhant Chaliha (DII)Princeton A (UG)Penn B (DII)64-5
Ethan Furman (DII)Penn A (DII)Lehigh A (UG)68-5
John Shelly (DII)Rowan A (DII)NYU A (UG)73-5
Andy Yu (DII)Maryland A (DII)NYU B8510
Albert Zeng (DII)Penn B (DII)Princeton A (UG)9410
Lauren Edgar (DII)Lehigh A (UG)Penn A (DII)9410
Zaid Asif (DII)NYU A (UG)Rowan A (DII)9410
Mary ScheidelFordham AMaryland B (DII)9410
Jason Qin (DII)Columbia J (DII)Lehigh B (DII)9410