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Noradrenaline is an example of a [[Neurotransmitter|Neurotransmitter]] and also a [[Hormone|Hormone]]. It is also known by the name Norepinephrine. This catecholamine is mostly responsible for concentration, and are released in response to physical or mental stress<ref>'The Adrenal Glands', http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/A/Adrenals.html, accessed 21.10.2013</ref>. This hormone affects many parts of the [[Brain|brain]]. The hormone affects adrenergic receptors, which are [[Transmembrane proteins|transmembrane proteins]] spanning across the [[Plasma membrane|plasma membrane]] of many cell types.<br> | Noradrenaline is an example of a [[Neurotransmitter|Neurotransmitter]] and also a [[Hormone|Hormone]]. It is also known by the name Norepinephrine. This catecholamine is mostly responsible for concentration, and are released in response to physical or mental stress<ref>'The Adrenal Glands', http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/A/Adrenals.html, accessed 21.10.2013</ref>. This hormone affects many parts of the [[Brain|brain]]. The hormone affects adrenergic receptors, which are [[Transmembrane proteins|transmembrane proteins]] spanning across the [[Plasma membrane|plasma membrane]] of many cell types.<br> | ||
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Revision as of 01:23, 22 October 2013
Noradrenaline is an example of a Neurotransmitter and also a Hormone. It is also known by the name Norepinephrine. This catecholamine is mostly responsible for concentration, and are released in response to physical or mental stress[1]. This hormone affects many parts of the brain. The hormone affects adrenergic receptors, which are transmembrane proteins spanning across the plasma membrane of many cell types.
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- ↑ 'The Adrenal Glands', http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/A/Adrenals.html, accessed 21.10.2013