How Is the Synthetic Pathway for Nonessential Amino Acids Different

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Essay

How is the synthetic pathway for nonessential amino acids different than for essential amino acids?

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Definitions:

Dorsal Rami

Branches of spinal nerves that innervate muscles and skin of the back.

Endorphins

Natural pain-relieving and happiness-inducing chemicals produced by the brain in response to stress or discomfort.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the brain and body that transmit signals across neurons.

Vestibulocochlear

Pertaining to the vestibulocochlear nerve, which transmits sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.