AP is a 35-yr old male presents with hypertension. His medications were known to work by inhibiting the synthesis of norepinephrine, epinephrine and other neurotransmitters. Which of the following vitamins is involved in the synthesis of catecholamine? * (Please choose one correct answer only) A. B12 B. C C. B9 D. B3 E. B7

AP is a 35-yr old male presents with hypertension. His medications were known to work by inhibiting the synthesis of norepinephrine, epinephrine and other neurotransmitters. Which of the following vitamins is involved in the synthesis of catecholamine? * (Please choose one correct answer only) A. B12 B. C C. B9 D. B3 E. B7

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Chapter3: Basic Human Anatomy And Physiology

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