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hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla that causes quickening of heart beat, strengthens force of the heart's contraction, opens airways in the lungs and numerous other effects; part of fight-or-flight reaction; same as adrenaline
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| epinephrine |
A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that also acts as a neurotransmitter for nerve cells. As part of the fight-or-flight response, epinephrine signals the heart to pump harder, increases blood pressure and has other effects on the cardiovascular system. Also called adrenaline.
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| epinephrine |
An (endocrine) hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in its interior (medulla), that activates the acute stress, flight or fright reaction. Adrenaline is another term for it.
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This is one of several chemicals (another is norepinephrine) released by the adrenal gland to increase heart rate.
Ãâó: www.lieberson.com/en/neurgosurgery_glossary/e.htm
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| epinephrine |
Hormone made by the adrenal glands that speeds up body organs and helps the body deal with stress
Ãâó: www.umdnj.edu/hsweb/research_glossary/e.htm
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