Noradrenaline (Noun)
Meaning
A catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The body's fight-or-flight response is triggered by the release of noradrenaline and other hormones.
- Noradrenaline is one of the neurotransmitters that play a key role in attention and arousal.
- The adrenal medulla secretes noradrenaline in response to stress or low blood pressure.
- Some antidepressant medications work by increasing the levels of noradrenaline in the brain.
- Research has shown that noradrenaline is also involved in the regulation of mood and motivation.