Catecholamine Biosynthesis and Storage Quiz
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What is the role of NE after it diffuses through the synapse?

  • To be released into the synapse
  • To undergo storage within adrenergic cells
  • To trigger a biochemical cascade resulting in physiologic response
  • To bind reversibly to adrenoceptors on the effecter cells (correct)

    • What is the initial step in the biosynthesis of NE?

  • Active transport of L-tyrosine into adrenergic cell (correct)
  • Binding of NE to adrenoceptors
  • Release of NE into the synapse
  • Diffusion of NE through the synapse

    • What triggers the biochemical cascade in effecter cells?

  • Binding of NE to adrenoceptors (correct)
  • Release of NE into the synapse
  • Storage of NE within adrenergic cells
  • Diffusion of NE through the synapse

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