COMT and MAO are ____.
A) enzymes that convert catecholamines into inactive chemicals
B) enzymes that make catecholamines
C) neurotransmitters in the same group as serotonin
D) the inactive fragments of catecholamines

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COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) and MAO (monoamine oxidase) are both enzymes that degrade or break down catecholamines (such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine) into inactive chemicals. This helps to regulate the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain and body.

COMT and MAO Are ____