Hormones And Neurotransmitters

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.

noun a substance produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce corticosteroids

• The adrenal corticotrophic hormone is responsible for regulating the body's response to stress.
• Did you know that the adrenal corticotrophic hormone helps the body deal with stress?
• Yo, that adrenal corticotrophic hormone is like the stress boss of our bodies.
• Think of the adrenal corticotrophic hormone as the body's stress signal caller.

noun a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that helps the body respond to stress and danger

• Adrenin, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the body's fight or flight response.
• I need a shot of adrenin to get through this tough workout.
• I felt a rush of adrenin when I saw my favorite band perform live.
• Her excitement was like a surge of adrenin, propelling her to take risks and try new things.