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Catecholamines All synthesized from tyrosine (Amino Acid) Dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine A deficiency in dopamin

Catecholamines All synthesized from tyrosine (Amino Acid) Dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine A deficiency in dopamine results in Parkinson’s disease Treated with L-Dopa as Dopamine can’t cross the cell membrane Too much is associated with schizophrenia. Serotonin.

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Catecholamines All synthesized from tyrosine (Amino Acid) Dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine A deficiency in dopamin

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  1. Catecholamines • All synthesized from tyrosine (Amino Acid) • Dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine • A deficiency in dopamineresults in Parkinson’s disease • Treated with L-Dopa as Dopamine can’t cross the cell membrane • Too much is associated with schizophrenia

  2. Serotonin • A neurotransmitter made from tryptophan • Deficiency associated with depression • Possibly involved with carbohydrate cravings • Affects the perception of pain, thermoregulation, and sleep

  3. Histamine • Histamineis released during an allergic response • Made from Amino Acid Histidine • Benadryl is an antihistamine used for colds and allergic responses

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