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What Is the Term for the Fluid Compartment That Contains

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What is the term for the fluid compartment that contains ²/₃ of the total body fluid volume?


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Tyrosine Hydroxylase

An enzyme involved in the synthesis of dopamine, a neurotransmitter crucial for movement, mood regulation, and decision-making.

Ionotropic Receptors

A type of neurotransmitter receptor that forms an ion channel pore, which opens to allow ions to pass through the cell membrane in response to the binding of a neurotransmitter.

Metabotropic Receptors

A type of G-protein coupled receptor found in cells that interacts with neurotransmitters to produce longer-lasting effects through a series of biochemical reactions.

Ion Diffusion

The movement of ions from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration across a permeable barrier.

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