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Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer was a very smart person who lived a long time ago. He was interested in how our body works and how it helps us do things like move and breathe.

One thing he figured out was that there is a special chemical inside our body called adrenaline. This chemical is really important because it helps us when we are scared or excited. It makes our body feel strong and helps us do things we might not normally be able to do.

He also figured out that there are some parts of our body that control how much adrenaline we have. These parts are called glands. One gland is called the adrenal gland, which is where adrenaline comes from.

Even though Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer lived a long time ago, his discoveries about adrenaline and glands are still very important today. Scientists use his discoveries to help people who have problems with their glands or who need help managing their adrenaline.