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Neurotransmitter Metabolism: The Breakdown and Synthesis of Neurotransmitters

Description: Neurotransmitter Metabolism: The Breakdown and Synthesis of Neurotransmitters
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Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of acetylcholine?

  1. Acetylcholinesterase

  2. Cholinesterase

  3. Acetyltransferase

  4. Choline acetyltransferase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acetylcholinesterase is the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction and other physiological processes.

What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the transmission of signals between neurons in the central nervous system?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Glutamate

  4. GABA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, responsible for the majority of excitatory synaptic transmission.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward, motivation, and pleasure?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Endorphins

  4. Norepinephrine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, pleasure, and motor control.

What is the precursor molecule for the synthesis of serotonin?

  1. Tryptophan

  2. Tyrosine

  3. Glutamate

  4. Glycine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tryptophan is the precursor molecule for the synthesis of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood, sleep, and appetite.

Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of norepinephrine?

  1. Tyrosine hydroxylase

  2. Dopamine decarboxylase

  3. Phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase

  4. Monoamine oxidase


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dopamine decarboxylase is the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of norepinephrine from dopamine.

What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in inhibitory synaptic transmission in the central nervous system?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Glutamate

  4. GABA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, responsible for reducing neuronal excitability.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with attention, focus, and arousal?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Norepinephrine

  4. Endorphins


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter involved in attention, focus, arousal, and mood.

What is the precursor molecule for the synthesis of dopamine?

  1. Tryptophan

  2. Tyrosine

  3. Glutamate

  4. Glycine


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tyrosine is the precursor molecule for the synthesis of dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of norepinephrine?

  1. Monoamine oxidase

  2. Catechol-O-methyltransferase

  3. Aldehyde dehydrogenase

  4. Acetylcholinesterase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monoamine oxidase is the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter involved in attention, focus, and arousal.

What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood and sleep?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Glutamate

  4. GABA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter involved in mood, sleep, appetite, and memory.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the fight-or-flight response?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Norepinephrine

  4. Endorphins


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter involved in the fight-or-flight response, preparing the body for physical exertion and increasing alertness.

What is the precursor molecule for the synthesis of GABA?

  1. Tryptophan

  2. Tyrosine

  3. Glutamate

  4. Glycine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glutamate is the precursor molecule for the synthesis of GABA, a neurotransmitter involved in inhibitory synaptic transmission.

Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of serotonin?

  1. Tryptophan hydroxylase

  2. Serotonin decarboxylase

  3. Phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase

  4. Monoamine oxidase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tryptophan hydroxylase is the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of serotonin from tryptophan.

What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of movement and coordination?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Glutamate

  4. GABA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in movement, coordination, and reward.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the regulation of pain perception?

  1. Dopamine

  2. Serotonin

  3. Endorphins

  4. Norepinephrine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Endorphins are neurotransmitters involved in pain perception and reduction, producing a sense of well-being and reducing the perception of pain.

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