In the Gastrointestinal (GI)tract,dopamine Functions as a Modulator of the Enteric

question 3

Multiple Choice

In the gastrointestinal (GI) tract,dopamine functions as a modulator of the enteric nervous system or as a paracrine substance.What essential enzyme is required for synthesis of dopamine in the dopaminergic system in the GI tract?

• A) Tryptophan hydroxylase
• B) Tyrosine hydroxylase
• C) Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)
• D) Monoamine oxidase (MAO)

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