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For each receptor listed, match the neurotransmitter that is most active at that receptor.

a) Alpha receptors - Norepinephrine
b) Beta receptors - Dopamine
c) Gamma receptors - Serotonin
d) Delta receptors - Acetylcholine

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Final answer:

In the context of Biology, the neurotransmitter Norepinephrine is most active at Alpha and Beta receptors, while Dopamine, Serotonin, and Acetylcholine have their specific receptors and are not best matched to Beta, Gamma, or Delta receptors respectively.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of this question is Biology, specifically focusing on neurotransmitters and their receptors.

The correct matches for each receptor and the neurotransmitter that is most active at that receptor are as follows:
a) Alpha receptors - Norepinephrine is the primary neurotransmitter active at alpha receptors, which are involved in processes such as increasing heart rate and constricting blood vessels.
b) Beta receptors - Although beta receptors are responsive to epinephrine, they can also be activated by Norepinephrine; however, Dopamine is not the most active neurotransmitter at beta receptors.
c) Gamma receptors are less common, and 'Gamma receptors' is not a standard term for a specific receptor type referring to Serotonin. The term gamma is generally associated with Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter, not with serotonin receptors, which are typically called 5-HT receptors.
d) Delta receptors do not specifically pair with Acetylcholine. Instead, Acetylcholine is most active at nicotinic and muscarinic receptors.

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