Katecholamiinivaikutus
Katecholamiinivaikutus refers to the physiological effects produced by catecholamines, a group of monoamine-based neurotransmitters and hormones. The most well-known catecholamines are adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenaline (norepinephrine), and dopamine. These substances are synthesized in the adrenal medulla and various neurons in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Their actions are mediated by binding to specific adrenergic and dopaminergic receptors located on target cells.
The primary role of catecholamines is to prepare the body for "fight or flight" responses. Adrenaline and