Author Question: A key function of monoamine oxidase is to A) convert norepinephrine into epinephrine. B) ... (Read 53 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

A key function of monoamine oxidase is to

A) convert norepinephrine into epinephrine.
B) convert dopamine into norepinephrine.
C) provide the precursor for the catecholamines.
D) degrade catecholamines and serotonin into inactive forms.
E) speed up the digestion of cheese within the gut.

Question 2

Drugs that inhibit the activity of monoamine oxidase (MAOi)

A) can be an effective treatment for mania.
B) decrease levels of serotonin within terminal buttons.
C) decrease levels of norepinephrine in terminal buttons.
D) can induce a fatal reaction in a person who eats cheese.
E) can result in permanent motor dysfunction.