Can The Hormone Norepinephrine Increase Peristalsis In The Intestines?
Peristalsis is a series of organized muscle contractions that occur throughout the digestive tract. Peristalsis is also seen in the tubular organs that connect the kidneys to the bladder.
Peristalsis is an automatic and important process that moves food through the digestive system. It also moves urine from the kidneys into the bladder, and
Peristalsis is a normal function of the body. It can sometimes be felt in the abdomen as gas moves...
Read moreMore information on "Can The Hormone Norepinephrine Increase Peristalsis In The Intestines?"
From Our Experts
Hormones and Neurotransmitters in Bipolar Disorder
The effects of hormones and neutransmitters as they relate to mania and depression are extremely complex and far beyond the scope of a... Read more »
Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine is a chemical (neurotransmitter) in the brain that sends messages from one area of the brain to another. This chemical is... Read more »
No Answers? Could It Be Intestinal Endometriosis?
If you have landed on this site it is quite likely that you either have IBD or many of the symptoms and are searching for answers. Part... Read more »
Another study shows stress hormones likely increase Alzheimer’s risk
If we’re alive, we are coping with a significant amount of stress. Yet stress hormones have been shown to have a negative effect on our... Read more »
Why Stress Hormones Can Lead to Health Problems
When the body is under a state of stress it responds by producing stress hormones. Then, once the stressful event has passed, the body... Read more »
From Our Sources
Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Heart Attack Risks Early...
Results from a new study suggest that hormone replacement therapy does not reduce women's risk of developing heart disease when taken to reduce... Read more »
Study: Hormone therapy may increase prostate death risk
A new study raises more questions about the benefit of hormone therapy in some men with prostate cancer. Researchers studied 1,707 prostate cancer... Read more »
Anti-obesity hormone may increase stress
A hormone system has attracted attention recently because it appears to lower appetite, but researchers say it is probably not a good choice for... Read more »
Sex After Breast Cancer Treatment: Testosterone Cream Not Eff...
Many survivors of breast cancer report having decreased sexual desire and drive. There are often several possible causes of diminished sex drive in... Read more »
Abortion, Miscarriage and Breast Cancer Risk: NCI Fact Sheet
A woman's hormone levels normally change throughout her life for a variety of reasons, and these hormonal changes can lead to changes in her breasts.... Read more »
Images
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
