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Definitions of Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine

Hormones to stress response which plays a"big part" with Teenagers with Dysautonomia. Here are the definitions. In my next blogs I will write them all more in depth. It is very important to know each one of these in the connection with Dysautonomia and there is allot to write about all 3. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which is produced by the brains of many organisms, including humans. Like many neurotransmitters, dopamine has several different functions. It plays a critical role in the function of the central nervous system, and it is also linked with the brain's complex system of motivation and reward. Altered levels of dopamine in the brain can cause a range of symptoms and problems, ranging from Parkinson's disease to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Norepinephrine is a type of neurotransmitter, which is a chemical responsible for moving nerve impulses between neurons. It is found in both the central and sympathetic nervous systems, and it is made by the adr