function of epinephrine vs norepinephrine
Major difference is this. 1  Norepinephrine acts on alpha-1, alpha-2, and beta-1 recpetors...works to raise the heart rate and modulate blood pressure. 2  Epinephrine acts on alpha-1, alpha-2, beta-1, AND beta-2..effective anti-histamine and treatment for shock.
Epinephrine, also known as adrenalin or adrenaline, is a hormone, neurotransmitter, and medication. Epinephrine is normally produced by both the adrenal glands and certain neurons. It plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response by increasing blood flow to muscles, output of the heart, pupil dilation, and blood sugar. It does this by binding to alpha and beta receptors. It is found in many animals and some single cell organisms. Napoleon Cybulski first isolated epinephrine in 1895. As