Neurotransmitters In The Brain

NEUROTRANSMITTERS: Th e adrenal  glands  are located at the top of each kidney.  They are responsible for producing many hormones, including aldosterone, cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline . • Adrenaline ,  also called  epinephrine :  is a hormone released by your adrenal glands and some neurons especially in conditions of stress,  fight or flight or freeze . Increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion. Leading to a physical boost and heightened awareness. • Cortisol :   As your body perceives stress, your adrenal glands make and release the  hormone cortisol  into your bloodstream. Often called the “stress hormone,” cortisol causes an increase in your heart rate and blood pressure. It's your natural “ flight or fight or freeze ” response that has kept humans alive for thousands of years. • Norepinephrine , also called  noradrenaline : It’s a chemical that af...