QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED? 1. What are the possible causes of hypertension in young people? 2. How and where are catecholamines synthesised? 3. How do catecholamines control blood pressure and heart...

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED? 1. What are the possible causes of hypertension in young people? 2. How and where are catecholamines synthesised? 3. How do catecholamines control blood pressure and heart rate? 4. Why was it necessary for the G.P. measure urinary catecholamines? 5. What does a high urinary metanephrine concentration indicate? • Sources are expected to be spread though basic textbooks and other books of interest; web; recent journal refs, i.e. since 2010 • A structure is going to make this easier. You may wish to use their own structure for the write‐up, or the following suggested structure: An overall introduction, elaboration of the learning objectives, discussion • Students should use diagrams and tabulations where appropriate • Grading will be on the basis of accuracy and presentation