The Molecule That Can Act as Both a Neurotransmitter and a Hormone

question 43

Multiple Choice

The molecule that can act as both a neurotransmitter and a hormone is

• A)estrogen.
• B)progesterone.
• C)thyroxine.
• D)norepinephrine.
• E)insulin.

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Definitions:

Toluene

A colorless, water-insoluble liquid hydrocarbon of the benzene family, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of various chemicals.

Major Product

The primary outcome of a chemical reaction, especially when it yields more of one product over any other possible outcomes.

Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution

A reaction where an electron-rich nucleophile displaces a leaving group attached to an aromatic ring.

1,2-Dibromo-4-Nitrobenzene

A compound containing a benzene ring substituted with two bromo groups and one nitro group, used in organic synthesis and chemical research.