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Adrenal medulla refers to the inner layer of the adrenal glands ; secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Adrenaline refers to a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that tends to arouse the body. It is a hormone that generally arouses the body, increasing the heart and respiration rates.
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) : - Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH ) : Adrenocorticotropic hormone or ACTH is the hormone that stimulates the human adrenal cortex to release cortisol and the rat adrenal gland to release corticosterone
Adrenomedullary response refers o the response of the adrenal medulla, prompted by sympathetic nervous system activation, that results in the release of epinephrine.
An adult is typically an individual who have reached the age of majority, which is typically 18 or 21 years old, depending on the country or region. This is the age at which an individual is legally considered an adult and is typically granted full legal rights and responsibilities.
Adult Antisocial behavior refers to adult iIllegal or immoral Behavior such as stealing, lying, or cheating.
Adult attachment refers to the concept of attachment that is used to describe and understand close relationships in adulthood by translating each of the three (3) major patterns of attachment found among infants—secure, anxious/ambivalent, and avoidant - into their adult forms