Which of the following correctly pairs a monoamine neurotransmitter with its related area of function?
A)norepinephrine - sleep
B)dopamine - movement
C)serotonin - hunger
D)GABA - pain

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Dopamine is involved in movement-related functions, as it is primarily synthesized in the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area, both of which are important for motor control. A is incorrect as norepinephrine is involved in arousal and the fight or flight response, not sleep. C is incorrect as serotonin is involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, but not hunger specifically. D is incorrect as GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter involved in reducing neuronal activity, but not specifically related to pain.

Which of the Following Correctly Pairs a Monoamine Neurotransmitter with Its