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[[File:Epinephrine. | [[File:Epinephrine.svg|270px|thumb|right|Skeletal formula of adrenaline molecule.]] | ||
'''Adrenaline''' (also commonly known as '''epinephrine''') is a [[hormone]] and [[monoamine neurotransmitter]]. Adrenaline is primarily produced in the adrenal glands in humans and animals.{{clarify}}{{citation needed}} | '''Adrenaline''' (also commonly known as '''epinephrine''') is a [[hormone]] and [[monoamine neurotransmitter]]. Adrenaline is primarily produced in the adrenal glands in humans and animals.{{clarify}}{{citation needed}} | ||
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[[File:Monoamine_chain.png|210px|thumb|right|Skeletal formula of monoamine chain molecule.]] | [[File:Monoamine_chain.png|210px|thumb|right|Skeletal formula of monoamine chain molecule.]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:Catechol.svg|210px|thumb|right|Skeletal formula of catechol molecule.]] | ||
Adrenaline is a [[phenethylamine]] and [[catecholamine]], which is a monoamine chain attached to a benzene ring. The catechol ring is a benzene ring with two hydroxyl groups attached to it, where both are ortho-oriented relative to each other. A monoamine chain is made up of an amine group attached to an ethane chain. This monoamine chain can be found in many neurotransmitters, including [[histamine]], [[dopamine]], [[serotonin]] and [[noradrenaline]]. It is also found in many psychoactive substances, examples being [[tryptamines]] and [[phenethylamines]]. | Adrenaline is a [[phenethylamine]] and [[catecholamine]], which is a monoamine chain attached to a benzene ring. The catechol ring is a benzene ring with two hydroxyl groups attached to it, where both are ortho-oriented relative to each other. A monoamine chain is made up of an amine group attached to an ethane chain. This monoamine chain can be found in many neurotransmitters, including [[histamine]], [[dopamine]], [[serotonin]] and [[noradrenaline]]. It is also found in many psychoactive substances, examples being [[tryptamines]] and [[phenethylamines]]. | ||