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Catecholamine Regulation

Meaning

Catecholamine Regulation refers to the complex physiological system controlling the precise synthesis, secretion, and catabolism of the neurohormones epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. These crucial molecules are central to the sympathetic nervous system’s function, mediating the acute stress response, known as “fight or flight.” Optimal regulation ensures a rapid, proportional response to stress followed by an efficient return to basal metabolic and cardiac function. Dysregulation, often seen in chronic stress states, can lead to persistent sympathetic overdrive and subsequent systemic health issues.