Neuroanatomy and Neurotransmitter Quiz
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What is the final product in the synthesis pathway of norepinephrine?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. Acetylcholine
D. Norepinephrine
Which anatomical plane divides the brain into left and right sections?
A. Coronal Plane
B. Sagittal Plane
C. Horizontal Plane
D. Transverse Plane
Which enzyme is responsible for converting dopamine to norepinephrine?
A. Monoamine oxidase
B. Dopamine beta-hydroxylase
C. Choline acetyltransferase
D. Glutamic acid decarboxylase
Which neurotransmitter is reabsorbed by the serotonin transporter (SERT)?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. GABA
D. Acetylcholine
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from tyrosine?
A. Serotonin
B. GABA
C. Dopamine
D. Acetylcholine
What is the primary function of the coronal plane in brain anatomy?
A. Divides the brain into left and right
B. Divides the brain into top and bottom
C. Divides the brain into front and back
D. Divides the brain into anterior and posterior
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from choline and acetyl-CoA?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. Acetylcholine
D. Norepinephrine
What is the precursor to serotonin in its synthesis pathway?
A. Tyrosine
B. L-DOPA
C. 5-HTP
D. Glutamine
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down dopamine?
A. Choline acetyltransferase
B. Glutamic acid decarboxylase
C. Monoamine oxidase (MAO)
D. Dopamine beta-hydroxylase
What is the function of autoreceptors in neurotransmitter regulation?
A. Synthesize neurotransmitters
B. Detect excess neurotransmitter levels
C. Break down neurotransmitters
D. Transport neurotransmitters
Which anatomical plane divides the brain into front and back sections?
A. Sagittal Plane
B. Coronal Plane
C. Horizontal Plane
D. Transverse Plane
What is the role of glutaminase in neurotransmitter synthesis?
A. Converts glutamine to glutamate
B. Converts tyrosine to dopamine
C. Converts tryptophan to serotonin
D. Converts choline to acetylcholine
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from tryptophan?
A. GABA
B. dopamine
C. norepinephrine
D. seratonin
What is the precursor molecule for glutamate synthesis?
A. Glutamine
B. Tyrosine
C. Tryptophan
D. Choline
What is the role of serotonin transporter (SERT) in neurotransmitter inactivation?
A. Breaks down serotonin
B. Reabsorbs serotonin into the presynaptic neuron
C. Converts serotonin to dopamine
D. Inhibits serotonin synthesis