Neurobioloogias sönade seletus, ingl keelne
S. - Epinephrine) – A hormone released by the adrenal medulla*
and a neurotransmitter acting at the level of the autonomic nervous system and the
brain.
ADRENAL CORTEX – The outer layer of the adrenal, a small endocrine gland
located near the kidney. It produces and secretes several hormones* (corticosteroids)
e.g. cortisol. It is implicated in stress response.
ADRENAL MEDULLA - The centre of the adrenal, a small endocrine gland located
near the kidney. It produces and secretes noradrenaline and adrenaline for the
activation of the sympathetic nervous system. It is implicated in stress response.
AFFERENT – Carrying information towards a particular group of neurones (compare
efferent*).
AGONIST – A neurotransmitter or a drug which binds to a receptor and triggers a
cascade of intracellular signalling leading to changes in the membrane potential.
AMINO ACID – A chemical made of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen, which
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