Both Uses of
adrenaline
in
Tenth Grade Bleeds
- His bloodthirst had grown to obnoxious levels, and lately, just the scent of blood and adrenaline coursing through a group of humans' veins was enough to bring his fangs out and set his stomach rumbling.†
Chpt 18. *adrenaline = “fight or flight” stimulating hormone
- Her heart beat quicker, and he could also smell the adrenaline in her blood.†
Chpt 28.
Definition:
“fight or flight” stimulating hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (making the body feel excited and ready for action)
Doctors are more likely to use the term epinephrine (possibly shortened to epi or EP). Adrenalin as a proper noun without the ending "e" is a trademark name for the same chemical.