What roles does Norepinephrine perform in the brain and body? What problems can result from an...

What roles does Norepinephrine perform in the brain and body?

What problems can result from an imbalance for Norepinephrine?

What licit and illicit drugs affect Norepinephrine? In what way?

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1. Norepinephrine:-
It is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that acts as both a stress hormone and neurotransmitter.

ROLES OF NOREPINEPHRINE:-
(A) IN BODY:- norepinephrine affects the way the brain pays attention and responds to events. -Increase heart rate
-Trigger the release of glucose into the blood
-?Increase blood flow to muscles

(B) IN BRAIN:- As a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, norepinephrine increases alertness and arousal, and speeds reaction time.

2. Problems resulted from imbalance of Norepinephrine:-
       (A) Low level of norepinephrine may lead to (ADHD) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression and hypotension.
       ?(B) High level of norepinephrine may lead to
       ?-High blood pressure
       ?- headache
       ?- profuse sweating
       ?-heart palpitation
       ?- anxiety and nervousness
       ?-pallor
       ?- nausea, vomiting and constipation

3. Illicit drugs affecting Norepinephrine:-
-Methamphetamine
-Amphetamine
-?ADHD medications (Ritalin, Adderall)
-?Cocaine
Licit drugs affecting Norepinephrine:-
- Serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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