norepinephrine
pronunciation
How to pronounce norepinephrine in British English:
UK [ˌnɔ:repɪ'nefrɪn]
How to pronounce norepinephrine in American English:
US [ˌnɔepə'nefrɪn]
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- Noun:
- a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
Word Origin
- norepinephrine (n.)
- 1868, from normal (in reference to molecular structure) + epinephrine.
Example
- 1. It works by altering levels of serotonin and norepinephrine , two chemicals that help regulate satiety .
- 2. The deepening bond of attraction is down to rising levels of serotonin , dopamine and norepinephrine , all of which make us feel calm and reduce anxiety .
- 3. These adrenal-produced hormones include cortisol , aldosterone , the adrenaline hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine and a small fraction of the body 's sex hormones ( estrogen and androgens ) .
- 4. Don 't forget , all the stress triggers increase production of adrenaline , cortisol , and norepinephrine , which causes your arteries to constrict , making your blood pressure go up .
- 5. Studies have also shown novel experiences can stimulate the production of the neurochemicals dopamine and norepinephrine , which show up in the brain in the early , blissful stages of a relationship .