Title
Plasma catecholamine and ascorbic acid levels in smokers and nonsmokers as a function of stress
Date of Award
5-1984
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Shelton Hendricks
Abstract
Research on the relationship between the role of stress and blood catecholamine levels began in the early 60's. Studies since that time have shown that both physical and psychological stressors can cause an increase in the circulating levels of catecholamines. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are the catecholamines most implicated as being affected by stress. The results have not been clear as to whether the two catecholamines respond differentially to physical and psychological stress. Epinephrine secretion appears to increase in response to anxiety while norepinephrine may be related to aggression.
Recommended Citation
Wickiser, Audrey A., "Plasma catecholamine and ascorbic acid levels in smokers and nonsmokers as a function of stress" (1984). Student Work. 183.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/183
Comments
Presented to the Department of Psychology and the Faculty of the Graduate College University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts University of Nebraska at Omaha.