The body makes norepinephrine by using what from the diet?

A) Tyrosine
B) Thiamine
C) Tryptophan
D) Trichonosis


A
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Norepinephrine is made by adrenergic nerves using tyrosine from the diet. Therefore the other options are incorrect.

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