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Carotene,a Pigment That Contributes to Skin Color,is Acquired in the Body

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Carotene,a pigment that contributes to skin color,is acquired in the body by eating various yellow-orange vegetables.


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Epinephrine

A hormone also known as adrenaline, released by the adrenal glands, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, and preparing the body for a swift response during stress or threat.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting attention and responding actions.

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as epinephrine, released in response to stress or excitement, causing increased heart rate and energy.

SSRI

A type of antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, used to treat depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

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