slump 1, verb (oh) and epinephrine (sh)

slump 1, verb (oh)

[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: Probably from a Scandinavian language]
to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand
slump against/over/back etc
::She slumped against the wall.
::Carol slumped back in her chair, defeated.
::Ben staggered and slumped onto the floor.
to suddenly go down in price, value, or number
-opposite soar soar
::Sales slumped by 20% last year.
slump to
::The currency slumped to a record low.
also be slumped
if your shoulders or head slump or are slumped, they bend forward because you are unhappy, tired, or unconscious
::Her shoulders slumped and her eyes filled with tears.

epinephrine (sh)

or adrenaline

One of two hormones (the Other being norepinephrine) secreted by the adrenal glands, as well as at some nerve endings (see neuron), where they serve as neurotransmitters.

They are similar chemically and have similar actions on the body. They increase the rate and force of heart contractions, increasing blood output and raising blood pressure. Epinephrine also stimulates breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver, raising blood glucose levels, and both hormones increase the level of circulating free fatty acids. All these actions ready the body for action in times of stress or danger, times requiring increased alertness or exertion. Epinephrine is used in medical situations including cardiac arrest, asthma, and acute allergic reaction (see allergy). See also dopamine.

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