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Adrenaline

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) is a hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress like fear or injury.