Question
Neurotransmitter released by the marked structure:
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Glutamate
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Dopamine
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Choline
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Serotonin
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Correct Answer � B
Explanation
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Answer B. Dopamine
Structure marked in the image is – Substantia nigra
- The substantia nigra (SN) is a basal ganglia structure located in the midbrain that plays an important role in reward and movement.
- Substantia nigra is Latin for “black substance”, reflecting the fact that parts of the substantia nigra appear darker than neighboring areas due to high levels of neuromelanin in dopaminergic neurons.
- Parkinson’s disease is characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta.
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