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epinephrine is a neurotransmitter that is realeased in your nerves. it is basically adrenaline. you can only get high off of the epinephrine that is used in hospitals for certain surgeries.

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Adrenal medulla produces what large amounts of the hormone?

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Can you overdose on epinephrine?

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What hormone causes vasodilation of the blood vessels?

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Is epinephrine water soluble?

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Does epinephrine decrease myocardial oxygen demand?

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