_______ Is Used to Inhibit Peripheral Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT)thereby Increasing Dopamine

question 52

Multiple Choice

_______ is used to inhibit peripheral catechol-o-methyltransferase (COMT) thereby increasing dopamine availability in the brain with no apparent adverse effects on the liver.

• A)Levodopa
• B)Tolcapone (Tasmar)
• C)Entacapone (Comtan)
• D)Stalevo

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Definitions:

Mucous Membrane

A layer of cells lining body cavities or passages that are open to the external environment, producing mucus to protect and lubricate surfaces.

Sclera

The white outer layer of the eyeball, providing protection and form.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in a biological organism that bind to specific molecules, leading to a cellular response.

Peripheral Nerve

Nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.