A type of chemical messenger in the body that includes dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine; these chemicals control mood, attention, and how your body responds to stress.
From 'catechol' (the chemical compound) plus 'amine' (a type of organic compound containing nitrogen), combining to name a class of neurotransmitters that contain the catechol structure.
Catecholamines are your body's emergency response team—when you're scared or excited, catecholamines flood your system to sharpen focus, boost heart rate, and prepare muscles for action, which is why adrenaline junkies literally become addicted to the rush.
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