Epinephrine
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| - | + | Epinenphrine, also called adrenaline, is a stress hormone and catecholamine which, when released into the bloodstream from a percieved threat, causes the senses to heighten in order to give the person a chance to fight the threat, or run away. | |
== Chemical Composition == | == Chemical Composition == | ||
[[Image:Epinephrinebottle.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Epinephrine]] | [[Image:Epinephrinebottle.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Epinephrine]] | ||
== Effects on the Body == | == Effects on the Body == | ||
Adrenaline is secreted in the adrenal gland. When the person is in a dangerous situation, the adrenaline is released into the bloodstream along with other hormones like cortisol, giving the person a sudden burst of energy. This is called the fight-or-flight response. This energy is given, so that it can be used to go against, or run away from the situation. Adrenaline does this by having the heart pump harder, increasing blood pressure, the hydrolysis of glycogen to glucose, concentrating all blood flow to important muscles, and opening the airways in the lungs. [http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0817497.html] | Adrenaline is secreted in the adrenal gland. When the person is in a dangerous situation, the adrenaline is released into the bloodstream along with other hormones like cortisol, giving the person a sudden burst of energy. This is called the fight-or-flight response. This energy is given, so that it can be used to go against, or run away from the situation. Adrenaline does this by having the heart pump harder, increasing blood pressure, the hydrolysis of glycogen to glucose, concentrating all blood flow to important muscles, and opening the airways in the lungs. [http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0817497.html] | ||
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=== Stress === | === Stress === | ||
| - | + | Adrenaline can be triggered by stress, this is called a stress response. Adrenaline is released throughout the day in different amounts, with each threat, depending on if it is positive, negative, minorly, or majorly dangerous. There are two types of stress, positive stress, sometimes called eustress, and negative stress. [http://stress.about.com/od/stresshealth/a/stresshealth.htm] An adrenaline rush from eustress makes your body produce a number of chemicals including endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, which help to provide a relaxing feel or enjoyment. [http://www.stressfocus.com/stress_focus_article/positive-and-negative-stress.htm]. Eustress can come from things like skydiving, or finishing a race. Adrenline rushes because of negative stress causes fear. [http://stress.about.com/od/stressmanagementglossary/g/Epinephrine.htm] The stress we face every day, whether it be good or bad, is called acute stress. Because the stress response is activated so often throughout the day, it can result in fatigue if the stress is too much. When the stress response is activated more than usual, much adrenaline would be released. This is why people feel so tired and fatigued after a stressfull day at work, for example. After the percieved threat is gone, the adrenaline levels will go back to normal by way of the relaxation response. Too much stress can result in the lowering of the effectiveness of the stress response, and also potential health problems. [http://stress.about.com/od/stressmanagementglossary/g/Epinephrine.htm] | |
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=== Adrenaline Injections === | === Adrenaline Injections === | ||
They are used to conter-act low blood pressure, and allergy attacks by the opening of the lungs. It can be administered at a hospital, or even by yourself, with an EpiPen, which is an epinephrine shot. [http://www.drugs.com/mtm/epinephrine-injection.html] It is also used to treat anaphylaxis caused by unknown substances or triggered by exercise. | They are used to conter-act low blood pressure, and allergy attacks by the opening of the lungs. It can be administered at a hospital, or even by yourself, with an EpiPen, which is an epinephrine shot. [http://www.drugs.com/mtm/epinephrine-injection.html] It is also used to treat anaphylaxis caused by unknown substances or triggered by exercise. | ||
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| Epinephrine | |
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| Systematic name | (R)-4-(1-hydroxy-2- (methylamino)ethyl) benzene-1,2-diol |
| Other names | Adrenaline |
| Molecular formula | C9H13NO3 |
| Molar mass | 183.204 g/mol183.204 amu |
| CAS number | 51-43-4 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Disclaimer and references | |
Contents |
Introduction
Epinenphrine, also called adrenaline, is a stress hormone and catecholamine which, when released into the bloodstream from a percieved threat, causes the senses to heighten in order to give the person a chance to fight the threat, or run away.
Chemical Composition
Effects on the Body
Adrenaline is secreted in the adrenal gland. When the person is in a dangerous situation, the adrenaline is released into the bloodstream along with other hormones like cortisol, giving the person a sudden burst of energy. This is called the fight-or-flight response. This energy is given, so that it can be used to go against, or run away from the situation. Adrenaline does this by having the heart pump harder, increasing blood pressure, the hydrolysis of glycogen to glucose, concentrating all blood flow to important muscles, and opening the airways in the lungs. [1]
Stress
Adrenaline can be triggered by stress, this is called a stress response. Adrenaline is released throughout the day in different amounts, with each threat, depending on if it is positive, negative, minorly, or majorly dangerous. There are two types of stress, positive stress, sometimes called eustress, and negative stress. [2] An adrenaline rush from eustress makes your body produce a number of chemicals including endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, which help to provide a relaxing feel or enjoyment. [3]. Eustress can come from things like skydiving, or finishing a race. Adrenline rushes because of negative stress causes fear. [4] The stress we face every day, whether it be good or bad, is called acute stress. Because the stress response is activated so often throughout the day, it can result in fatigue if the stress is too much. When the stress response is activated more than usual, much adrenaline would be released. This is why people feel so tired and fatigued after a stressfull day at work, for example. After the percieved threat is gone, the adrenaline levels will go back to normal by way of the relaxation response. Too much stress can result in the lowering of the effectiveness of the stress response, and also potential health problems. [5]
Adrenaline Injections
They are used to conter-act low blood pressure, and allergy attacks by the opening of the lungs. It can be administered at a hospital, or even by yourself, with an EpiPen, which is an epinephrine shot. [6] It is also used to treat anaphylaxis caused by unknown substances or triggered by exercise.
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