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Adrenaline Release

Deutsch: Adrenalinausschüttung / Español: Liberación de adrenalina / Português: Liberação de adrenalina / Français: Libération d'adrénaline / Italiano: Rilascio di adrenalina

The Adrenaline Release is a critical physiological response triggered by the sympathetic nervous system, primarily during stress or perceived danger. This process mobilizes the body's resources to react swiftly, often referred to as the "fight-or-flight" response. Understanding its mechanisms and effects is essential in psychology, medicine, and neuroscience.

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Adrenarche

Adrenarche refers to the maturation of Adrenal glands.

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

- 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

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Adrenomedullary response

Adrenomedullary response refers o the response of the adrenal medulla, prompted by sympathetic nervous system activation, that results in the release of epinephrine.

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Adult

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.

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Adult antisocial behavior

Adult Antisocial behavior refers to adult iIllegal or immoral Behavior such as stealing, lying, or cheating.

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Adult attachment

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

Adult Attachment Interview

- Adult Attachment Interview : Adult Attachment Interview refers to a Clinical interview used with adolescents and adults to tap respondents" memories of their childhood relationships with parents in Order to assess the c

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