Question
A nebulized, racemic form of this compound is used to treat croup. Along with bicarbonate, this compound is added to local anesthetics to cause vasoconstriction. This compound is methylated from its predecessor by the enzyme PNMT in the chromaffin cells. The (*) sympathetic nervous system activates the release of this compound, which is secreted by namesake glands above the kidneys. An autoinjector containing this hormone is used to treat anaphylaxis; those autoinjectors are usually called pens. For 10 points, what neurotransmitter causes the “flight or fight”' response? ■END■
ANSWER: adrenaline [or epinephrine; reject “norepinephrine” or “noradrenaline”]
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= Average correct buzz position
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Horwitz | USN B | Vanderbilt | 39 | 15 |
| Mason Lack | USN C | USN A | 54 | -5 |
| Oren Schwartz | USN MS | Merrol-Hyde | 58 | 10 |
| Ophelia Cherry-Pulay | USN A | USN C | 86 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | TUH | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowball Fight 2 | 1/11/2025 | Y | 3 | 100% | 33% | 33% | 61.00 |
| 2024 FARSI @ Columbia | 12/08/2024 | Y | 12 | 92% | 0% | 33% | 66.82 |
| 2024 FARSI @ Columbia | 12/08/2024 | Y | 9 | 100% | 44% | 44% | 50.11 |