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  2. Adrenaline - Wikipedia

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    Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and medication [10] [11] which is involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., respiration). [10] [12] It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. [13] Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands and by a small number of neurons in the medulla oblongata. [14]

  3. Adrenergic storm - Wikipedia

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    There are several known causes of adrenergic storms; in the United States, cocaine overdose is the leading cause. [16] Any stimulant drug has the capacity to cause this syndrome if taken in sufficient doses, but even non-psychotropic drugs can very rarely provoke a reaction.

  4. Adrenal gland disorder - Wikipedia

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    Your body produces too much or too little of one or more hormones when you have an adrenal gland dysfunction. The type of issue you have and the degree to which it affects your body's hormone levels determine the symptoms. [2] The adrenal gland produces hormones that affects growth, development and stress, and also helps to regulate kidney ...

  5. How to Finally Address Your Stress in the New Year - AOL

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    Specifically, the hormones cortisol, epinephrine (also known as adrenaline), and noradrenaline are released into your blood. This increases your heart rate and blood pressure while mobilizing ...

  6. Hurting all over? Here are 10 Common Causes of Body ... - AOL

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    Beyond our joints and muscles simply getting older, here is a closer look at the most common reasons for your body aches, why your body responds with pain in the first place, and how to find ...

  7. Are you an adrenaline junkie? Here's what it really means. - AOL

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    Adrenaline junkies are often introduced to risky and thrilling sports and activities by a friend, family member or work colleague, then finding that they enjoy the feelings associated with doing them.

  8. Hysterical strength - Wikipedia

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    Early experiments showed that adrenaline increases twitch, but not tetanic force and rate of force development in muscles. [38]One proposed explanation is Tim Noakes' "central governor" theory, which states that higher instances in the central nervous system dynamically and subconsciously control the number of active motor units in the muscle.

  9. Adrenal gland - Wikipedia

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    Adrenaline and noradrenaline act by interacting with adrenoreceptors throughout the body, with effects that include an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. [23] Actions of adrenaline and noradrenaline are responsible for the fight or flight response , characterised by a quickening of breathing and heart rate, an increase in blood pressure ...