Science glossary film: Epinephrine

Also called adrenaline, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which are found just above the kidneys. Epinephrine has powerful effects on the body, increasing heart rate, boosting the power of muscles, and increasing the rate and depth of breathing. It rapidly prepares the body for a fight or flight response to threat, allowing it to perform above normal levels over short periods.

Epinephrine has powerful effects on the body, increasing heart rate, boosting the power of muscles, and increasing the rate and depth of breathing. It rapidly prepares the body for a fight or flight response to threat, allowing it to perform above normal levels over short periods.