You Are Examining a Recently Captured Organism from Another Planet

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are examining a recently captured organism from another planet and are currently trying to deduce the types of neurotransmitters associated with the propagation of nerve impulses. You discover a very interesting neurotransmitter and find that, in spite of being alien, it is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine. As a result, this novel neurotransmitter has to be classified as a(n)

• A)neuropeptide.
• B)serotinin analog.
• C)GABA analog.
• D)catecholamine.
• E)acetylcholine analog.

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Definitions:

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