In this experiment, paired comparisons were made between 32 pairs of selected rats. Each pair was randomly divided into electroacupuncture and control groups. The alterations of noradrenaline in "Zusanli" (S 36, 足三里) area were observed by fluorescence histochemical technique of De La Torre "SPG" to visualize catecholamine during electro-acupuncture analgesia and anti-shock, and the possible role of the above effects was studied.1. When bilateral "Zusanli" point area was stimulated by electro-acupuncture for 30 minuts, the pain threshold of this group was markedly incerased (P