Starting with A for "ACE inhibitor" and continuing through to Y for "Yolk Sac Tumour", we give you succinct explanations for scientific and medical terms in clear and simple words.
- NoradrenalineNoradrenaline is a substance with hormonal activity which is formed in the adrenal medulla and in the nervous system.
Like adrenaline, noradrenaline increases blood pressure and leads to constriction of the blood vessels. In contrast to adrenaline, noradrenaline lowers the heart rate. In addition, has a weaker effect than adrenaline on intestinal and bronchial smooth muscles and on metabolism
Glossary entries: Roche and Walter de Gruyter, Berlin