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What is norepinephrine?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

It is a : Catecholamine made by your body. It can cause an increase in your heart rate and blood pressure. It can be released during the fight or flight response. You might know it as noradrenaline.

Answered 11/8/2012

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