Norepinephrine

Norepinephrine

1. Physiological Psychology

2. Norepinephrine

3. Topics : Norepinephrine Epinephrine Serotonin

4. Norepinephrine: (definition) A hormone secreted by certain nerve endings of the sympathetic nervous system, and by the medulla (center) of the adrenal glands.

5. Norepinephrine…. (continuation) A chemical released from the sympathetic nervous system in response to stress. It is classified as a neurotransmitter , a chemical that is released from neurons.

6. Norepinephrine…. (continuation) it is also referred to as a stress hormone . plays a role in mood disorders such as manic depression.

7. Molecular Formula: C 8 H 11 NO 3

8. How is Norepinephrine given? it is injected into a vein. (should be done in Hospital or any emergency setting only)

9. Side Effects: difficulty in breathing swelling of face (lips, tongue or throat)

10. E pinephrine

11. Epinephrine: (definition) another term for adrenaline. It occurs naturally in the body (secreted by adrenal glands) and can also be synthetically made to be used as medication.

12. Epinephrine… (continuation) Treating shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing associated with asthma, and other breathing problems. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

13. How is Epinephrine given? Epinephrine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed through Epinephrine injection.

14. Side Effects: Difficulty sleeping fast heartbeat headache loss of appetite Nervousness

15. Similarity: ( Norepinephrine & Epinephrine ) Both are chemically similar compounds that are involved in the body’s fight or flight response to stress. Both hormones play essential role in stress responses, arterial blood pressure, and fuel metabolism. When people experience physical and emotional stress, the adrenal gland pumps out both hormones to prepare for a response.

16. Difference: (Norepinephrine & Epinephrine) The key difference between these chemicals is in their structure; norepinephrine contains a hydrogen atom whereas epinephrine has a methyl group. Norepinephrine is secreted by certain neurons in the brain as well as the adrenal gland. E pinephrine is produced only in the adrenal gland.

17. Serotonin

18. Serotonin: (definition) a neurotransmitter with functions in various systems of the body. works to regulate mood, appetite, sleep, memory and learning. a major part of many popular drug treatments for depression and anxiety.

19. I mbalances in serotonin causes: Depression Suicide Impulsive behavior aggressiveness