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A hormone emitted by the adrenal glands: Adrenaline is released when a person's body is under stress, which increases the rate of blood circulation and breathing, and when a person gets his or her muscles ready for exertion or exercise.
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“adrenaline”
The hormone that is secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands; epinephrine: Adrenaline is synthesized from a closely related substance, noradrenaline, and the two hormones are released into the bloodstream in situations of fear or stress.
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