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[[Adrenalin]] is a [[hormone]] produced by the [[Adrenal Gland|adrenal glands]] which affects the [[Fight or Flight|fight or flight]] response of [[vertebrate]]s. | [[Adrenalin]] is a [[hormone]] produced by the [[Adrenal Gland|adrenal glands]] which affects the [[Fight or Flight|fight or flight]] response of [[vertebrate]]s. | ||
Revision as of 18:49, 24 June 2019
Key Stage 4 Higher
Meaning
Adrenalin is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands which affects the fight or flight response of vertebrates.
About Adrenalin
Adrenalin's effect on target organs:
- The heart is caused to beat faster.
- The bladder becomes irritating causing an organism to feel the need to urinate.
- The brain and nervous system increase the speed of electrical impulses giving shorter reaction times.