Tyrosine Serves as a Substrate or Building Block for the Synthesis

question 110

Multiple Choice

 Tyrosine serves as a substrate or building block for the synthesis of which of the following neurochemicals?

• A) ACh
• B) indoleamines
• C) histamines
• D) catecholamines

---

Definitions:

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body, facilitating bodily functions and responses to the environment.

Depressants

A category of drugs that decrease activity in the central nervous system, slow down bodily functions, and reduce sensitivity to outside stimulation; also called “downers.”

Kidney Functioning

The process by which the kidneys filter and remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood, while also regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.