Epinephrine

epinephrine
adrenaline; hormone of the inner medulla of the adrenals, which are located on the kidneys
Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby ...
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epinephrine: a hormone produced in the adrenal medulla that increases heart rate, blood pressure, and the blood supply to skeletal muscle.
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epinephrine A hormone produced by the adrenal medulla and secreted under stress; contributes to the "?ght or þight" response.
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epinephrine
A hormone produced as a response to stress; also called adrenaline. See Adrenaline.
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Epinephrine another name for adrenaline a hormone produced by the adrenal glands which triggers the "fight-or-flight" response
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norepinephrine A neurotransmitter released from the axon ends of some nerve fibers; noradrenaline.
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Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors: {Atomoxetine} {Reboxetine} {Viloxazine} {Maprotiline}
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors: {Desipramine} {Duloxetine} {Milnacipran} {Nefazodone} {Venlafaxine} ...
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AKA: epinephrine
A molecule that acts as both a hormone and neurotransmitter. Adrenaline is synthesized during times of stress and produces various effects that include increased heart rate, sweating, and increased metabolism.
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adrenaline (or epinephrine)
dopamine
melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)
noradrenaline (or norepinephrine)
serotonin (5-HT)
thyroxine (T4)
triiodothyronine (T3) ...
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cAMP A second messenger within cells; its formation by adenylate cyclase is stimulated by certain hormones (epinephrine) or other molecular signals.
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Noradrenaline (also called norepinephrine). Released by postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system. Also used at certain synapses in the CNS.
Dopamine. Used at certain synapses in the CNS.
Other monoamines ...
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Cocaine and amphetamines also pose risks associated with physical attenuation, in both cases because they cause increasees in the levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine which acts indirectly to stimulate dopaminergic pathways in ...
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