Monoamines Flashcards
which are implicated in reproductive neuroendocrine control mechanisms?
The catecholamines, dopamine, noradrenaline and adrenaline as well as melatonin have all been implicated in reproductive neuroendocrine control mechanisms.
what is dopamine important for?
Dopamine is an important modulator of prolactin secretion.
where is dopamine synthesized and what does it serve as?
It is synthesized in the hypothalamus from tyrosine and serves as the precursor of noreadrenaline, which in turn is the precursor of adrenaline.
where is melatonin synthesized from and it is under what control?
Melatonin is synthesized from serotonin in the pineal gland and is under environmental control.
what does melatonin regulate?
It regulates reproductive activity in seasonally breeding mammals.
in what is serotonin involved?
Serotonin is involved in complex behaviors such as sleep, pain control, sexual behavior, and hormone secretion.
