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'''Catecholamines''' are a class of biologically active substances, derived from the amino acid, [[tyrosine]]. Chemically, they are ortho-dihydroxyphenylalkylamines. | '''Catecholamines''' are a class of biologically active substances, derived from the amino acid, [[tyrosine]]. Chemically, they are ortho-dihydroxyphenylalkylamines. | ||
In general, [[stress]] causes increased secretion of catecholamines. The most important are [[dopamine]], [[epinephrine]] and [[norepinephrine]]. | In general, [[stress]] causes increased secretion of catecholamines. The most important are [[dopamine]], [[epinephrine]] and [[norepinephrine]].[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] |
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Catecholamines are a class of biologically active substances, derived from the amino acid, tyrosine. Chemically, they are ortho-dihydroxyphenylalkylamines.
In general, stress causes increased secretion of catecholamines. The most important are dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine.