Question
Download Solution PDFNoradrenaline is a/an -
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
-
Antihistamine: Medicines that relieve or prevent symptoms of allergies by blocking histamine action in the body.
-
Antacid: Substances that neutralize stomach acidity and are used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach.
-
Neurotransmitter: Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.
-
Antidepressant: Medications used to treat depressive disorders by altering chemical actions in the brain, especially neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
Explanation:
Noradrenaline (also called norepinephrine) is:
-
A chemical produced naturally in the body.
-
Mainly functions as a neurotransmitter in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
-
Plays a key role in the fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, triggering the release of glucose from energy stores, and increasing blood flow to skeletal muscles.
-
It also acts as a hormone by influencing blood pressure regulation.
Conclusion:
Noradrenaline is primarily a neurotransmitter.
Last updated on Jun 18, 2025
-> The HPSC Assistant Professor Answer Key has been released for the screening test of the Assistant Professor Computer Science post.
-> The HPSC Assistant Professor Subject Knowledge Test is scheduled on various days between 25th April to 31st August 2025, and the Screening Test will be conducted between 27th April to 29th June 2025.
-> The Skill Test (Fine Arts & Music) was conducted from 4th to 12th April 2025.
-> HPSC Assistant Professor Notification (2024) was released for 2424 vacancies.
-> The commission has decided to conduct the Exams through a Screening Test followed by a Subject Knowledge Test (87.5% weightage) and Interview (12.5 % weightage).
-> Candidates who have completed their Post Graduation are eligible to apply for the post.
-> After getting a successful selection, the candidates will receive a decent salary range between Rs. 57,700 - Rs. 1,82,400.