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  • Glossary item | Last updated: 03 Feb 2021

Catecholamine

A type of neurohormone (a chemical that is made by nerve cells and used to send signals to other cells). Catecholamines are important in stress responses. High levels cause high blood pressure. Examples of catecholamines include dopamine, epinephrine (adrenaline), and norepinephrine (noradrenaline).