In the gastrointestinal (GI) tract,dopamine functions as a modulator of the enteric nervous system or as a paracrine substance.What essential enzyme is required for synthesis of dopamine in the dopaminergic system in the GI tract?
A) Tryptophan hydroxylase
B) Tyrosine hydroxylase
C) Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)
D) Monoamine oxidase (MAO)
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