Question

Imagine you and your friend go out to eat at a local restaurant. You order a cheeseburger and french fries, and your friend orders a hot dog and french fries. You two get your food and start to eat, but your friend starts to feel a tingling sensation in the throat and says to get the medication out of his/her pocket in case they need it. What neurotransmitter is in the medication?

A. Acetylcholine
B. Epinephrine
C. Serotonin
D. Norepinephrine

Answer 1

The neurotransmitter in the medication is epinephrine.

Step-by-step explanation:

The neurotransmitter in the medication that your friend needs to take is epinephrine (option B). Epinephrine is released from the adrenal medulla, which is the interior portion of the adrenal gland. It acts as a hormone when released into the bloodstream and can cause physiological responses such as increased heart rate and dilation of airways. In this case, epinephrine would help alleviate the tingling sensation in your friend's throat by constricting blood vessels and reducing inflammation.