Biochemistry. a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla upon stimulation by the central nervous system in response to stress, as anger or fear, and acting to increase heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, and carbohydrate metabolism. 2.
by which the boardwalk passes) The Mission Beach â Pacific Beach Boardwalk, also known as Oceanfront Boardwalk, is a concrete walkway that spans about 3 1/2 miles, from North Pacific Beach to South Mission Beach.
Long Beach once again named as one of America's Best Boardwalks! Posted on August 22, 2012. Long Beach Boardwalk in southwestern Washington isnât flanked with neon lights or cotton-candy vendors. The half-mile walkway is a more sublime summertime escape. Appearing almost suspended above grassy dunes, the wooden planks look onto stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, North Head Lighthouse, and a sandy beach that stretches more than 20 miles. Early risers will see shorebirds feeding as the day begins.