Noradrenaline
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.
- ↑ 'The Adrenal Glands', http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/A/Adrenals.html, accessed 21.10.2013