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Adrenalin

A catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action.


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QUESTION!!

You have been given a cell line that responds to adrenalin by secreting glucose. However, the cells continue to respond for prolonged periods, much beyond their normal responding period. Describe cell signaling mechanisms in response to adrenalin ...

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by kocho
Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:35 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: QUESTION!!
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connecting bio therms

... When a stressor comes, both physically or mentally, it will affect the nervous system, the brain, which will trigger to the production of extra adrenalin. This hormone will provide more ATP for energy that comes from a conversion from glikogen to glucose. In the meantime, the stressor will affect ...

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by Dr.Stein
Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:47 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: connecting bio therms
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Views: 2771

Humans- Nature Vs Culture

... to override. hell...they even call it temporary insanity we you kill the guy...perhaps it should be called temporary animal instinct! gotta love adrenalin! Vincenze.

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by Vincenze
Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:32 am
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: Humans- Nature Vs Culture
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Heart beat control

That means in normal conditions heart can beat rhythmically independent of the secretion of hormone either adrenalin or acetylcholine

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by asutoshsahu
Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:53 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Heart beat control
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Heart beat control

... be greater. But as you pointed correctly, the SA-node fires on its own. That means when by the influence of acetylcholine heart beats slowly then adrenalin is required to bring it to the normal rate. I am confused , I think after the secretion of acetylchoine is over then the heart beat can automatically ...

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by asutoshsahu
Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:48 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Heart beat control
Replies: 9
Views: 7624
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