The transporter for this neurotransmitter unusually contains an extracellular high affinity zinc binding domain.
Though evolutionarily selected for, the 7-repeat allele of a gene that encodes one of this compound's receptors is markedly almost totally absent in East Asian populations. The transporter for this neurotransmitter unusually contains an extracellular high affinity zinc binding domain. Cell groups containing this compound can be found in areas A8 through A14. Because it shares a common precursor with neuromelanin, the cell bodies that secrete this compound in the pars compacta are identifiable by their black pigmentation. The mesolimbic and mesocortical pathways transmit this neurotransmitter from the ventral tegmental area. The death of neurons that secrete this compound in the substantia nigra is characteristic of Parkinson's disease. For 10 points, name this neurotransmitter that is released as part of the body's reward system.
Though evolutionarily selected for, the 7-repeat allele of a gene that encodes one of this compound's receptors is markedly almost totally absent in East Asian populations.
dopamine &lt;Biology&gt;