ADRENERGIC REACTION
Defining the Adrenergic Reaction The Adrenergic Reaction refers specifically to the physiological responses elicited in target organs that receive innervation from the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) upon exposure to the endogenous catecholamines, epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). This reaction is fundamentally crucial for immediate survival, forming the core mechanism of the classic “fight-or-flight” response. It […]