The precursor amino acid for the synthesis of catecholamines in the adrenal medulla is:
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Correct answer: Tyrosine
Catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine) are derived from the amino acid tyrosine. The rate-limiting enzyme in this pathway is tyrosine hydroxylase.
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