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norepinephrine

neurobiology neurotransmitter stress
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First published: 28 June, 2023 | Last edited: 1 April, 2025 || 📚🕒 Reading Time: < 1 minute ||

Also known as noradrenaline – a neurotransmitter involved in alertness, attention, and response to stress.

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