Sympathetic Nervous System: Neurotransmitter Synthesis and Release

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What is the precursor molecule for the synthesis of noradrenaline?

  • Tyrosine (correct)
  • Dopamine
  • L-DOPA
  • Metirosine

Which enzyme is involved in the conversion of L-tyrosine to DOPA in the synthesis of noradrenaline?

  • Methyldopa
  • DOPA decarboxylase
  • Tyrosine hydroxylase (correct)
  • Carbidopa

What is the final product of the multi-enzyme synthetic pathway for noradrenaline synthesis?

  • L-DOPA
  • Methyl-NA
  • Noradrenaline (correct)
  • Dopamine

In what form is noradrenaline stored and released at sympathetic nerve endings?

<p>In vesicles at varicosities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug inhibits the enzyme DOPA decarboxylase in the synthesis of dopamine?

<p>Carbidopa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What clinical condition might require stabilization with Metirosine before surgical intervention?

<p>Pheochromocytoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter precursor cannot cross the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)?

<p>Dopamine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Methyldopa in clinical practice?

<p>Hypertension during pregnancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is inhibited by a-methyl-p-tyrosine (Metirosine) in the synthesis of noradrenaline?

<p>Tyrosine hydroxylase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is synthesized at most postsynaptic sympathetic fibers?

<p>Noradrenaline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is used as a substrate for the NET transporter?

<p>Guanethidine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall effect of drugs depleting NA such as Reserpine?

<p>Block of adrenergic neurons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Reserpine affect the VMAT transporter?

<p>Inhibits VMAT (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to vesicles in the presence of Guanethidine?

<p>Vesicles fuse but do not contain NA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do drugs inhibiting the release of NA like Guanethidine work?

<p>By blocking adrenergic neurons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical use of Reserpine as an antihypertensive?

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