Amino Acids And Derivatives

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noun a hormone and neurotransmitter that is produced by the adrenal glands and is involved in the body's 'fight or flight' response

  • Epinephrine is commonly used in emergency medicine to treat severe allergic reactions.
  • My doctor prescribed me an epinephrine auto-injector in case I have a bad reaction to a bee sting.
  • I always make sure to carry my epi-pen with me just in case I need to use some epinephrine.
  • In times of extreme stress, our bodies release epinephrine to help us react quickly.