noradrenergic
/ˌnɔrædrəˈnɜrdʒɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or involving the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (noradrenaline) in the nervous system.
- Noradrenergic neurons are found in the brainstem and affect attention and alertness.
- The noradrenergic system plays a key role in the body's fight-or-flight response.
- Some antidepressants work by increasing noradrenergic activity in the brain.