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adrenergic reaction

adrenergic reaction

the response of organs innervated by the sympathetic nervous system to stimulation by the adrenergic hormones norepinephrine or epinephrine. Adrenergic reactions include increased heart rate, constriction of blood vessels, and dilation of the pupils.

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