Cardiovascular System Terminology

adjective relating to or being affected by adrenaline or epinephrine

• The patient was prescribed an adrenergic medication to help regulate their blood pressure.
• The doctor gave me some adrenergic pills for my heart.
• I need to take my adrenergic meds before I work out.
• His adrenergic response to the situation was evident in his increased heart rate.

adjective relating to or situated near the outer surface of an organ, structure, or part

• The adventitial layer of the blood vessel provides support and protection.
• I learned about the adventitial layer in my anatomy class.
• I never knew blood vessels had an adventitial layer, cool!
• The adventitial layer acts as a shield, guarding the blood vessel from harm.