Neurotransmitters That Are Modified Amino Acids Are

question 73

Multiple Choice

Neurotransmitters that are modified amino acids are

• A)dopamine, serotonin, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
• B)enkephalins, endorphins, and substance P.
• C)aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, and GABA.
• D)potassium, sodium, and calcium ions.

Describe how steroid hormones are synthesized and their mechanism of action.

Differentiate between endocrine and exocrine glands based on their characteristics.

Explain the concept of auto/paracrine signaling in hormones.

Understand the role of hormones in regulating bodily functions like blood pressure, metabolism, and immune response.

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