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norepinephrine

norepinephrine Norepinephrine is a chemical in the body and brain that serves as a widely distributed neurotransmitter in the central and autonomic nervous systems.

Norepinephrine is a chemical in the body and brain that serves as a widely distributed neurotransmitter in the central and autonomic nervous systems. It is released by the adrenal medulla, is the main transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic nerves, and is a precursor of epinephrine.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Norepinephrine” (D009638).
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