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Is there difference between norepinephrine vs. dopamine?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Catecholamines: These are both catecholamines, synthesized from the Amino Acid tyrosine. Norepinephrine (ne) acts mainly in an area of your brainstem called the locus coeruleus -- triggering the stress response. Ne is also involved in pain, cognition, mood, emotions, movement and blood pressure. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, pleasure, delusions, psychosis and drug abuse -- and more.

Answered 9/25/2019

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nor./dop.: Norepinephrine is the fight-flight neurotransmitter. Dopamine is for executive functions such as planning and alertness, etc.

Answered 10/3/2016

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