Which of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine
Epinephrine
Glutamic acid
Tyrosine
D.
Tyrosine
Tyrosine is a precursor to neurotransmitters and hormones. In dopaminergic cells in the brain, tyrosine is converted to L-DOPA by the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase (TH). TH is the rate-limiting enzyme involved in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
The reflex arc, which is made of two neurons is known as
monosynaptic reflex arc
disynaptic reflex arc
polysynaptic reflex arc
asynaptic reflex arc
Which of the following is not related to the autonomic nervous system?
Peristalsis
Digestion
Excretion
Memory and learning
The part of the brain where the centre for hunger and thirst is located is
cerebrum
hypothalamus
cerebellum
medulla oblongata
Comprehension of spoken and written words take place in the region of
association area
motor area
Wernicke's area
Broca's area
Which one of the following cranial nerves is carying the nerve fibres originating from the Edinger-Westphal nucleus?
Oculomotor
Trochlear
Abducens
Vagus
