Adrenergic

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Adrenergic

Adrenergic (pronunciation: ad·​re·​ner·​gic | \ ˌa-drə-ˈnər-jik) refers to the physiological responses in the body that are caused by the adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) and norepinephrine (also known as noradrenaline) hormones. These hormones are released by the adrenal glands and certain types of nerve endings.

Etymology

The term "adrenergic" is derived from the Latin adrenalis (pertaining to the adrenal gland) and the Greek ergon (work). It was first used in the medical field in the 1940s.

Related Terms

  • Adrenergic receptor: A class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of the catecholamines, especially norepinephrine and epinephrine.
  • Adrenergic agonist: A drug that stimulates a response from the adrenergic receptors.
  • Adrenergic antagonist: A drug that inhibits a response from the adrenergic receptors.
  • Adrenergic neuron: A neuron which releases adrenaline or noradrenaline as its neurotransmitter.
  • Adrenergic system: The system of neurons that release adrenaline or noradrenaline as neurotransmitters.

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