Epinephrine

Protein, Hormone

Tyrosine derived hormone of the fight or flight response

Glycogen Catabolism - trigger

Epinephrine/Adrenaline

Function/Purpose:

• Enhances the Glycogen Catabolism in muscle and liver for muscle contraction
  • Small amount of hormone leads to large amounts of sugar released
    • Maximal activity with activation of glucagon and epinephrine

Fundamentals:

Hormone Affects:

• Epinephrine in Skeletal Muscles
• Epinephrine in Liver Cells

LOC:

• Adrenal Medulla

Target Cells:

• Skeletal Muscle
  • Liver

Salient Enzymes:

• Glycogen Phosphorylase