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What type of hormone is epinephrine?


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Epinephrine:

  1. Epinephrine is a hormone that is a derivative of amino acids.
  2. The adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine.
  3. Epinephrine works as a neurotransmitter that helps treat allergic reactions.
  4. Epinephrine restores cardiac rhythm.
  5. Epinephrine helps in controlling mucosal congestion, glaucoma and asthma.

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