adrenaline
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It also prompts the adrenal glands to release adrenaline.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
"I won't forget it, how I felt - it triggered in me the most horrendous adrenaline shock," says George, a founder director of a fintech startup company from Devon.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
When the body needs fuel between meals or during fasting, hormones such as adrenaline trigger the release of that stored energy.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
Electric bikes, motorcycles and dirt bikes have surged in popularity in recent years and are especially popular among teenagers, offering them a new means of freedom and adrenaline.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
“Enough. We shouldn’t chatter for too long: it disgustulates you. It gives time for the adrenaline to flood your blood. It has a sour taste.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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