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VITAMINS MINERALS COENZYMES AND DEFICIENCY DISEASES
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Question
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Which vitamin help the formation of epinephrine?
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vitamin A
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vitamin B
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vitamin C
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vitamin D
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin C is a cofactor necessary for the synthesis of norepinephrine localized to the adrenal medulla, whereas cortisol increases epinephrine biosynthesis from norepinephrine in adrenal medulla by up-regulating phenylethanolamine-N-methyltransferase.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters; vitamin C is also involved in protein metabolism [1, 2]. Collagen is an essential component of connective tissue, which plays a vital role in wound healing.
Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin C: an essential “stress hormone” during sepsis.
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