GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

VITAMINS MINERALS COENZYMES AND DEFICIENCY DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these hormones is a catecholamine?
A
Follitropin
B
Norepinephrine
C
Tetrahydrofolate
D
Tetraiodothyronine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main types of catecholamines are dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Epinephrine is also known as adrenaline. Catecholamine tests measure the amount of these hormones in your urine or blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of catecholamines include dopamine, epinephrine (adrenaline), and norepinephrine (noradrenaline).

Detailed explanation-3: -Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline) Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. It plays an important role in your body’s “fight-or-flight” response. As a medication, norepinephrine is used to increase and maintain blood pressure in limited, short-term serious health situations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Catecholamines is any of the various amines such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine that are derived from tyrosine, and that function as hormones or neurotransmitters or both. Catecholamines help the body respond to stress or fright and prepare the body for “fight-or-flight” reactions.

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