Ethylnorepinephrine

Ethylnorepinephrine (pronunciation: eth-ill-nor-ep-i-nef-rin) is a pharmacological agent that is classified under the category of sympathomimetic drugs.

Etymology

The term "Ethylnorepinephrine" is derived from the words "ethyl," referring to the ethyl group present in its chemical structure, and "norepinephrine," a naturally occurring neurotransmitter in the body.

Pharmacology

Ethylnorepinephrine is a sympathomimetic drug, which means it mimics the actions of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine in the body. It is known to stimulate the adrenergic receptor, specifically the beta receptors, leading to various physiological effects such as increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Related Terms

Sympathomimetic: A class of drugs that mimic the effects of the neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine in the body.
Adrenergic receptor: A type of protein found in various tissues in the body that respond to the neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Neurotransmitter: Chemicals in the body that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
Norepinephrine: A neurotransmitter that is important for attentiveness, emotions, sleeping, dreaming, and learning. It is also a hormone that helps to regulate the "fight or flight" response.

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