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Question Date: 22/12/2023

Question: Dopamine beta hydroxylase converts dopamine to which of the following?

Options:

• Norepinephrine
• L-Dopa
• Tyrosine
• Serotonin

Correct Answer: Norepinephrine

Explaination: Dopamine is a monoamine neurotransmitter that is vital to normal neurological function. Dopamine is formed from L-dopa (through the action of dopa decarboxylase), and L-dopa is formed from tyrosine (through the action of tyrosine hydroxylase)<br><br>Dopamine is metabolized to norepinephrine (through the action of beta hydroxylase), which is metabolized to epinephrine (through the action of phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase)

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