The amino acid which on decarboxylation gives rise to a product with potent vasodilator propeies is
Correct Answer: Histidine
Description: Neurotransmitters obtained from amino acids Amino acidNeurotransmitterNature/FunctionGlutamateGABAInhibitory neurotransmitterHistidineHistaminePotent vasodilator, bronchospasm, stimulates gastric acid secretionTyrosineTyramine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, DOPATryptophan5-hydroxytryptamine (Serotonin)Regulation of pleasures related to motivation & emotional arousal. Regulate appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature, mood. MelatoninConnected with sleep-wake cycle and biological rhythm. Blocks MSH and ACTH secretions CysteineTaurineInhibitory neurotransmitterGlycineGlycineInhibitory neurotransmitterGlutamateGlutamateExcitatory neurotransmitterAspaateAspaateExcitatory/Inhibitory neurotransmitterArginineNitric oxideVasodilator
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