L-Dopa Participates in the Synthesis of

question 39

Multiple Choice

L-dopa participates in the synthesis of 

• A)dopamine only. 
• B)dopamine and epinephrine. 
• C)dopamine and norepinephrine. 
• D)dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.

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Definitions:

Sensory Inhibition

The neurological process by which the brain tunes out repetitive, irrelevant stimuli while remaining sensitive to others.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way that is opposite to their own uncomfortable or unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Paradoxical Heat

A sensation of burning heat felt when a cold stimulus is applied to a specific area of the skin, typically due to nerve damage.

Encapsulated End Organs

Sensory receptors surrounded by capsule structures that are sensitive to pressure and vibration.