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A stress hormone produced within the adrenal gland that quickens the heart beat, strengthens the force of the heart's contraction, and opens up the bronchioles in the lungs, among other effects. The secretion of adrenaline is part of the human 'fight or flight' response to fear, panic, or perceived threat. Also known as epinephrine.
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A hormone and neurotransmitter. Also called epinephrine.
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A hormone, produced by the medulla of the adrenal gland, that increases the concentration of glucose in the blood, raises blood pressure and heartbeat rate, and increases muscular power and resistance [..]
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A hormone produced by the adrenal glands, also often referred to as epinephrine. Adrenaline is used in the body's response to traumatic situations or emergencies.
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also Adrenalin (trademark name), coined 1901 by Japanese chemist Jokichi Takamine (1853-1922), who discovered it, from Modern Latin adrenal (see adrenal) + chemical suffix -ine (2). Adrenaline rush wa [..]
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hormone that raises blood pressure, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism. Also called epinephrine.
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A hormone secreted from the adrenal gland in preparation for ‘fright, flight or fight’. The effects include increased heart and breathing rate, improved muscle contraction and delayed muscular fatigue [..]
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A stress-related hormone produced in the adrenal glands that increases heart rate, carbohydrate metabolism, and blood pressure; also known as epinephrine.
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A hormone (chemical transmitter substance) released from the medulla of the adrenal glands and from sympathetic nerve endings, which prepares the body for "fight or flight"as a result of a "fright".
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See epinephrine.
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(n) a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
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Stress hormone that puts the body on high alert. Changes include faster heartbeat, more rapid breathing, greater energy, and higher blood pressure. Also called epinephrine.
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Synonyms: epinephrine, adrenalin Definition: (ah-DREN-ah-lin) A hormone secreted (made) by the adrenal gland. It makes the heart beat faster and can raise blood pressure.
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A hormone secreted by the adrenal gland (particularly during intense emotional states) into the circulatory system which stimulates the heart, blood vessels and respiratory system. Also called epineph [..]
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Adrenaline is a drug that leads to increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, increased air entry, increased blood glucose, stimulates cardiac activity and reduce allergic reactions by reducing i [..]
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See epinephrine.
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The active sympathomimetic Hormone from the Adrenal Medulla. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic Vasoconstriction and gastrointestinal Relaxation, stimulates th [..]
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A drug used to treat severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Also a hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Adverse drug reaction
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A hormone and neurotransmitter. Also called epinephrine.
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Also known as epinephrine this hormone raises the heart rate and constricts blood vessels. Adrenaline is chemically synthesised and used medically as the drug of choice to reverse anaphylaxis. Back to [..]
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a stress hormone released by the adrenal glad; also called epinephine
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Emergency treatment for anaphylaxis, administered by intra muscular injection.
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A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that produces the “fight or flight response, allows the body to react to physical and psychological stress.  Also called epinephrine.  
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Adrenaline is a "fight or flight" hormone released by the adrenal glands when the body is experiencing physical or emotional distress.
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A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
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<hormone> A hormone produced by the adrenal medulla in mammals. It can be produced synthetically for medical purposes. It is secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to low blood glucose, exercise and stress and causes a breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver, encourages the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue, causes vasodil [..]
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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, [..]
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(hormone) An alternative name for epinephrine; the hormone and neurotransmitter.
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