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Interpretation: To determine the relationship between cAMP and the hormone epinephrine.
Concept introduction: Hormones are the special chemical messengers that are produced by glands in the living organisms. Hormones are responsible for the regulation of psychological activities and behavioral activities, such as
Glucose is a monosaccharide with the molecular formula
Epinephrine is a hormone that is released by adrenal glands. It promotes the release of glucose from glycogen and stimulates glycogenolysis, primarily in the muscle cells.
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