The locus coeruleus (LC) is a small region of the brainstem that produces norepinephrine, a chemical with powerful effects on arousal and wakefulness which plays an important role in the body's ...
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are hormones and neurotransmitters that help the body respond to stress or fear. Epinephrine increases heart rate and opens airways during emergencies. Norepinephrine ...
Previous work has demonstrated the importance of genetic factors and stress-sensitive circuits in the development of affective disorders. Anxiety and numerous psychological disorders are comorbid with ...