6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) is a(n) _______ used to _______.
A) neurotoxin; damage catecholamine neurons
B) antagonist; block catecholamine receptors
C) transporter inhibitor; prevent catecholamine reuptake
D) agonist; activate catecholamine receptors

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) is a neurotoxin, which means it damages catecholamine neurons. It is commonly used in research to create animal models of Parkinson's disease by selectively damaging dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

6-Hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) Is A(n) _______ Used to _______

6-Hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) Is A(n) _ Used to _