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Does epinephrine increase blood pressure?


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Epinephrine:

  1. It is a catecholamine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla.
  2. This is released in response to stress.
  3. Epinephrine or Adrenaline increases blood pressure.
  4. It increases the heart rate and rate of contraction.
  5. Its abnormal level leads to sleep disorder, anxiety, and hypertension.

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