It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced La-va. In the U.S. in 2014 less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name. View the Lava Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Lava has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Lava to other names. Lava falls into the celestial name category.
Epinephrine is a powerful vasopressor that increases blood pressure and increases the heart rate and cardiac output. It also increases glycogenolysis and the release of glucose from the liver, so that a person has a suddenly increased feeling of muscular strength and aggressiveness..
Epinephrine, more commonly known as adrenaline, is a hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands. Strong emotions such as fear or anger cause epinephrine to be released into the bloodstream, which causes an increase in heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism. This reaction, known as the Flight or Fight Response prepares the body for strenuous activity.