The Mineral Copper Is Needed for Reactions for the Synthesis

question 23

Multiple Choice

The mineral copper is needed for reactions for the synthesis of:

• A)hemoglobin and melanin
• B)insulin and growth hormone
• C)epinephrine and norepinephrine
• D)the matrix of bones and teeth

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Definitions:

Vasoconstriction

The constriction of blood vessels that elevates blood pressure and diminishes blood circulation to specific regions.

Thromboxane

Specific class of physiologically active fatty acid derivatives present in many tissues.

Endothelin

A potent vasoconstrictive peptide produced by vascular endothelial cells that regulates blood vessel tone and blood pressure.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, characterized by few cells and extensive extracellular matrix.