One major pathway involving this compound is the tuberoinfundibular one that transfers it from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland.
One major pathway involving this compound is the tuberoinfundibular one that transfers it from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland. This compound is involved in voluntary motor control via its nigriostriatal pathway, and it binds with lactotrophs in order to inhibit the secretion of prolactin, which is a major antagonist of it. It is the immediate precursor of norepinephrine in the epinephrine synthesis pathway. Antagonists of this neurotransmitter are used to treat schizophrenia, and deficiency of this neurotransmitter can lead to Parkinson's disease. For 10 points, name this neurotransmitter associated with the brain's pleasure center whose precursor is L-dopa.
One major pathway involving this compound is the tuberoinfundibular one that transfers it from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland.
dopamine