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

ANSWER: dopamine [accept DA or 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine or Oxytyramine, prompt on Intropen or Revivan]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Dylan BianchiUW GreedUW Lust6010
Jacob BieriBoise StateUW Gluttony62-5
Jonathan HoAlbertaArizona State B6410
Darrien LiangUW WrathUBC A6410
Justin LehtinenUW SlothArizona State A6910
Erin ChenUBC BUW Pride7310
Chris SteinbronnUW GluttonyBoise State8610

Summary

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 RutgersfallY7100%0%57%81.71