Adrenaline. Molecular model of adrenaline, or epinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter. It is secreted by the adrenal glands in times of stress and

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Adrenaline. Molecular model of adrenaline, or epinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter. It is secreted by the adrenal glands in times of stress and stimulates the body for action in what is known as the fight or flight response. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (green), hydrogen (red), oxygen (grey) and nitrogen (blue).

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